Brookhaven, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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34%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

87%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

59%

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}	Brookhaven_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	236	n/a (estimate)	2,846	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	2	n/a	24.1	51.4	60.6
Assault	2	n/a	24.1	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	4	n/a (estimate)	48	246	359
Burglary	2	n/a	24.1	116.7	229.2
Theft	225	n/a	2,713.8	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	5	n/a	60.3	188.5	258.8
Property crime	232	n/a (estimate)	2,798	1,435	1,760

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Brookhaven crime map

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

Brookhaven crime rates are 34% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Brookhaven are 87% lower than the national average
In Brookhaven you have a 1 in 36 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Brookhaven is safer than 57% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Brookhaven has increased by 152%

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Daily Crime In Brookhaven (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Brookhaven, PA per 100,000 people. In Brookhaven, the total number of daily crimes is 1.69 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.34 times more than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Brookhaven is 5.09 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 7.44 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Brookhaven has a daily crime rate that is 1.95 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.59 times more than the national average.

How Safe is Brookhaven (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Brookhaven to every other city in Pennsylvania, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Brookhaven safe? The gauges above illustrate that Brookhaven is safer than 46% of every city located within Pennsylvania along with 57% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Pennsylvania and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Brookhaven, PA is ranked above average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Brookhaven

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Brookhaven is 1 in 2073

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Brookhaven is 1 in 36

The chance of being a victim of crime in Brookhaven is 1 in 36

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania? If you reside in Brookhaven, then there is a 1 in 2073 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 36. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 36 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Brookhaven.

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

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Brookhaven is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Brookhaven has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 71% in Brookhaven, while property crimes in Brookhaven have increased by 189%. Total crime has increased by 152% year over year.

Brookhaven police department

Item	Brookhaven	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	9	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.1	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 9 Brookhaven police officers. This results in 1.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 38.6% less than the Pennsylvania average and 65.5% 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}
Malvern, PA	3,445	29	204	233
Rose Valley, PA	1,148	35	201	236
Eagleview, PA	1,880	35	201	236
Devon, PA	1,830	35	201	236
Pitman, NJ	8,785	22	286	308
Berwyn, PA	3,621	47	273	320
Greenville, DE	2,448	57	274	331
Brookhaven, PA	8,045	48	2,798	2,846

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City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
August, CA	8,046	655	2,801	3,457
Blandon, PA	8,046	139	809	948
Mansfield Center, MA	8,043	221	779	1,000
Pismo Beach, CA	8,042	367	2,010	2,377
Helena Valley West Central, MT	8,042	281	1,072	1,354
Brookhaven, PA	8,045	48	2,798	2,846

Source: The Brookhaven, 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.