Downingtown, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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3%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

74%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

19%

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}	Downingtown_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	184	n/a (estimate)	2,185	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	3	n/a	35.6	51.4	60.6
Assault	5	n/a	59.4	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	8	n/a (estimate)	95	246	359
Burglary	4	n/a	47.5	116.7	229.2
Theft	158	n/a	1,876.3	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	14	n/a	166.3	188.5	258.8
Property crime	176	n/a (estimate)	2,090	1,435	1,760

Downingtown crime map

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

Downingtown crime rates are 3% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Downingtown are 74% lower than the national average
In Downingtown you have a 1 in 46 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Downingtown is safer than 56% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Downingtown has increased by 115%

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Daily Crime In Downingtown (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Downingtown, PA per 100,000 people. In Downingtown, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.30 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.03 times more than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Downingtown is 2.59 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 3.78 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Downingtown has a daily crime rate that is 1.46 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.19 times more than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Downingtown (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Downingtown, Pennsylvania compared to other areas of Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Downingtown safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Downingtown is safer than 46% of Pennsylvania cities, and 56% 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 Downingtown. At this time, Downingtown sees a above average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Downingtown

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Downingtown is 1 in 1053

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Downingtown is 1 in 48

The chance of being a victim of crime in Downingtown is 1 in 46

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Downingtown, Pennsylvania you have a 1 in 1053 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 48 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 46 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Downingtown.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Downingtown, PA is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Downingtown has decreased by 35%, while the property crime rate in Downingtown has increased by 140% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Downingtown has increased by 115% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Downingtown police department

Item	Downingtown	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	19	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.4	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 19 Downingtown police officers. This results in 2.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 30.5% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 26.7% 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}
Parkesburg, PA	3,913	96	58	154
Malvern, PA	3,445	29	204	233
Devon, PA	1,830	35	201	236
Eagleview, PA	1,880	35	201	236
Evansburg, PA	2,064	39	225	264
Elverson, PA	1,369	44	259	304
Toughkenamon, PA	1,053	46	269	315
Downingtown, PA	8,012	95	2,090	2,185

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Jefferson, WI	8,011	250	1,370	1,620
Whitmore Lake, MI	8,010	159	505	664
Franklin, VA	8,015	461	2,539	2,999
Rockwood, VA	8,008	185	1,330	1,514
Port Jefferson, NY	8,016	133	604	737
Downingtown, PA	8,012	95	2,090	2,185

Source: The Downingtown, 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.