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97%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
88%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
98%
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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleCornwall/100k peoplePennsylvania/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime5n/a (estimate)731,6812,119
Murder0n/a0.05.05.0
Rape0n/a0.027.837.5
Robbery0n/a0.051.460.6
Assault3n/a44.0161.4256.1
Violent crime3n/a (estimate)44246359
Burglary0n/a0.0116.7229.2
Theft2n/a29.41,129.81,272.1
Vehicle theft0n/a0.0188.5258.8
Property crime2n/a (estimate)291,4351,760

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

      • Cornwall crime rates are 97% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Cornwall are 88% lower than the national average
      • In Cornwall you have a 1 in 1363 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Cornwall is safer than 73% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Cornwall has decreased by 90%

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        Daily Crime In Cornwall (per 100,000 people)

        The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Cornwall, PA per 100,000 people. In Cornwall, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 22.90 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 28.88 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Cornwall is 5.58 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 8.16 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Cornwall has a daily crime rate that is 48.88 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 59.96 times less than the overall daily national average.

        How Safe is Cornwall (higher is better)

        When comparing the safety of Cornwall to every other city in Pennsylvania, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Cornwall safe? The gauges above illustrate that Cornwall is safer than 71% of every city located within Pennsylvania along with 73% 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, Cornwall, PA is ranked above average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Cornwall

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Cornwall is 1 in 2271
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Cornwall is 1 in 3407
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Cornwall is 1 in 1363
        How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Cornwall, Pennsylvania you have a 1 in 2271 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 3407 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 1363 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Cornwall.

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

        An analysis of year to year crime rates in Cornwall, Pennsylvania (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Cornwall has decreased by 58%, the amount of property crime in Cornwall has decreased by 95%, and the total amount of crime in Cornwall has decreased by 90% year over year.

        Cornwall police department

        Item Cornwall Pennsylvania National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)814,701558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents1.91.83.3
        There are a total of 8 Cornwall police officers. This results in 1.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 5.8% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 40.6% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

        State Total offenders Pennsylvania /100K National /100K
        Pennsylvania21,558176266
        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
        Womelsdorf, PA2,8863569104
        Cleona, PA1,9970163163
        Penryn, PA1,05855323378
        Rothsville, PA2,91658335393
        Mount Joy, PA8,20424407431
        Lititz, PA9,50310438448
        Brickerville, PA1,27467391458
        Cornwall, PA4,319442973

        Cities with similar population

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Chester, MD4,3191949491,143
        French Island, WI4,318157653811
        Grantley, PA4,32064373437
        Riva, MD4,321109532642
        Puhi, HI4,3161551,3871,542
        Cornwall, PA4,319442973
        Source: The Cornwall, 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.