Darby, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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63%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

131%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

49%

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}	Darby_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	366	n/a (estimate)	3,457	1,681	2,119
Murder	2	n/a	18.9	5.0	5.0
Rape	5	n/a	47.2	27.8	37.5
Robbery	13	n/a	122.8	51.4	60.6
Assault	68	n/a	642.4	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	88	n/a (estimate)	831	246	359
Burglary	26	n/a	245.6	116.7	229.2
Theft	163	n/a	1,539.8	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	89	n/a	840.7	188.5	258.8
Property crime	278	n/a (estimate)	2,626	1,435	1,760

Darby crime map

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

Darby crime rates are 63% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Darby are 131% higher than the national average
In Darby you have a 1 in 29 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Darby is safer than 24% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Darby has increased by 37%

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Daily Crime In Darby (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Darby on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Pennsylvania and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Darby (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Pennsylvania, are 2.06 times more than the state average and 1.63 times more than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Darby on a daily basis are 3.38 times more than than Pennsylvania average and 2.31 times more than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Darby are 1.83 times more than the daily state average and 1.49 times more than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Darby (higher is better)

Is Darby safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Pennsylvania as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Darby to other cities in the state and across the country, Darby is 6% safer than other cities of Pennsylvania and 24% safer than other cities in the nation. Darby has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Darby

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Darby is 1 in 121

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Darby is 1 in 39

The chance of being a victim of crime in Darby is 1 in 29

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Darby, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 121. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 39 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Darby is 1 in 29.

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

Determining whether Darby is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Darby violent crime rates have increased by 129%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 22% year over year. Total crimes for Darby has increased by 37% in the same time frame.

Darby police department

Item	Darby	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	16	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.5	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 16 Darby police officers. This results in 1.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 18.2% less than the Pennsylvania average and 54.1% 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
Devon, PA	1,830	35	201	236
Rose Valley, PA	1,148	35	201	236
Pitman, NJ	8,785	22	286	308
Berwyn, PA	3,621	47	273	320
Wyncote, PA	3,333	47	273	320
Lima, PA	2,051	52	304	357
Darby, PA	10,711	831	2,626	3,457

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City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Cold Springs, NV	10,704	296	1,615	1,911
Pleasanton, TX	10,703	193	2,067	2,260
Memphis, FL	10,702	271	1,443	1,714
Soquel, CA	10,721	185	792	977
Woodbury, NY	10,700	281	1,272	1,553
Darby, PA	10,711	831	2,626	3,457

Source: The Darby, 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.