Bristol, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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37%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

86%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

27%

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}	Bristol_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	132	n/a (estimate)	1,336	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	4	n/a	40.5	51.4	60.6
Assault	1	n/a	10.1	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	5	n/a (estimate)	51	246	359
Burglary	14	n/a	141.7	116.7	229.2
Theft	113	n/a	1,143.5	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	188.5	258.8
Property crime	127	n/a (estimate)	1,285	1,435	1,760

Bristol crime map

The Bristol crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Bristol 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 Bristol crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Bristol 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

Bristol crime rates are 37% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Bristol are 86% lower than the national average
In Bristol you have a 1 in 75 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Bristol is safer than 45% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Bristol has decreased by 10%

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Daily Crime In Bristol (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Bristol, Pennsylvania is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Bristol are 1.26 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.59 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Bristol are 4.85 times less than than Pennsylvania and 7.10 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Bristol are 1.12 times less than than Pennsylvania and 1.37 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Bristol (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Bristol, Pennsylvania compared to other areas of Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Bristol safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Bristol is safer than 33% of Pennsylvania cities, and 45% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Bristol. At this time, Bristol sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Bristol

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Bristol is 1 in 1977

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Bristol is 1 in 78

The chance of being a victim of crime in Bristol is 1 in 75

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Bristol? In Bristol, PA you have a 1 in 1977 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 78 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 75 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Bristol.

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

Determining whether Bristol is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Bristol violent crime rates have decreased by 76%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 2% year over year. Total crimes for Bristol has decreased by 10% in the same time frame.

Bristol police department

Item	Bristol	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	12	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.2	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 12 Bristol police officers. This results in 1.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 32.7% less than the Pennsylvania average and 62.2% 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}
Hulmeville, PA	1,001	0	0	0
Ivyland, PA	1,035	0	0	0
Langhorne Manor, PA	1,491	0	0	0
Langhorne, PA	1,616	35	201	236
Eddington, PA	1,803	35	204	238
Cornwells Heights, PA	1,219	37	219	256
Yardley, PA	2,496	0	311	311
Bristol, PA	9,577	51	1,285	1,336

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Hermantown, MN	9,577	78	2,560	2,638
Pine Ridge, FL	9,578	145	773	919
Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD	9,579	380	1,854	2,234
Boaz, AL	9,587	358	1,558	1,916
Cheat Lake, WV	9,559	87	408	495
Bristol, PA	9,577	51	1,285	1,336

Source: The Bristol, 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.