Ambler, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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60%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

92%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

54%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Ambler_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	58	n/a (estimate)	846	1,681	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	27.8	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	51.4	60.6
Assault	2	n/a	29.2	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	2	n/a (estimate)	29	246	359
Burglary	1	n/a	14.6	116.7	229.2
Theft	53	n/a	773.3	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	2	n/a	29.2	188.5	258.8
Property crime	56	n/a (estimate)	817	1,435	1,760

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Ambler crime map

The Ambler crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Ambler as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Ambler crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Ambler crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Ambler crime rates are 60% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Ambler are 92% lower than the national average
In Ambler you have a 1 in 119 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Ambler is safer than 70% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Ambler has decreased by 4%

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Daily Crime In Ambler (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Ambler, PA per 100,000 people. In Ambler, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.99 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.50 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Ambler is 8.42 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 12.31 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Ambler has a daily crime rate that is 1.76 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.15 times less than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Ambler (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Ambler in comparison to other Pennsylvania communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Ambler safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Ambler being safer than 64% of cities in Pennsylvania and 70% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Pennsylvania cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Ambler. In conclusion, Ambler ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Ambler

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Ambler is 1 in 3428

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Ambler is 1 in 123

The chance of being a victim of crime in Ambler is 1 in 119

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Ambler, Pennsylvania? If you reside in Ambler, then there is a 1 in 3428 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 123. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 119 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Ambler.

Year Over Year Crime In Ambler (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Ambler is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Ambler has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 93% in Ambler, while property crimes in Ambler have decreased by 5%. Total crime has decreased by 4% year over year.

Ambler police department

Item	Ambler	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	15	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.3	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 15 Ambler police officers. This results in 2.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 27% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 28.6% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

State	Total offenders	Pennsylvania_/100K	National_/100K
Pennsylvania	21,558	176	266

There are a total of 21,558 sex offenders in Pennsylvania. This yields a total of 176 sex offenders in Pennsylvania per 100,000 residents which is 34% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Ivyland, PA	1,035	0	0	0
Woxall, PA	1,477	35	201	236
Devon, PA	1,830	35	201	236
Eddington, PA	1,803	35	204	238
Cornwells Heights, PA	1,219	37	219	256
Evansburg, PA	2,064	39	225	264
New Britain, PA	2,957	45	261	306
Ambler, PA	6,494	29	817	846

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Irvington, NY	6,494	124	559	683
Moraine, OH	6,494	588	6,404	6,992
Prospect Park, PA	6,495	173	787	960
Thermalito, CA	6,495	576	2,463	3,038
Cheshire Village, CT	6,491	79	794	873
Ambler, PA	6,494	29	817	846

Source: The Ambler, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.