Glenolden, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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8%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

69%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

24%

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}	Glenolden_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	164	n/a (estimate)	2,293	1,681	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.0
Rape	3	n/a	42.0	27.8	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	51.4	60.6
Assault	5	n/a	69.9	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	8	n/a (estimate)	112	246	359
Burglary	4	n/a	55.9	116.7	229.2
Theft	140	n/a	1,957.8	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	12	n/a	167.8	188.5	258.8
Property crime	156	n/a (estimate)	2,182	1,435	1,760

Glenolden crime map

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

Glenolden crime rates are 8% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Glenolden are 69% lower than the national average
In Glenolden you have a 1 in 44 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Glenolden is safer than 49% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Glenolden has increased by 49%

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Daily Crime In Glenolden (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Glenolden 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 Glenolden (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Pennsylvania, are 1.36 times more than the state average and 1.08 times more than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Glenolden on a daily basis are 2.20 times less than than Pennsylvania average and 3.21 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Glenolden are 1.52 times more than the daily state average and 1.24 times more than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Glenolden (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Glenolden in comparison to other Pennsylvania communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Glenolden safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Glenolden being safer than 38% of cities in Pennsylvania and 49% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Pennsylvania cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Glenolden. In conclusion, Glenolden ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Glenolden

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Glenolden is 1 in 894

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Glenolden is 1 in 46

The chance of being a victim of crime in Glenolden is 1 in 44

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Glenolden? In Glenolden, you have a 1 in 894 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 46. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Glenolden, PA is 1 in 44.

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

Determining whether Glenolden is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Glenolden violent crime rates have decreased by 50%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 65% year over year. Total crimes for Glenolden has increased by 49% in the same time frame.

Glenolden police department

Item	Glenolden	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	11	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.5	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 11 Glenolden police officers. This results in 1.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 16% less than the Pennsylvania average and 52.8% 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
Glenolden, PA	7,094	112	2,182	2,293

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
East Shoreham, NY	7,090	170	768	938
Unionville, NC	7,089	171	894	1,065
Fort Myers Beach, FL	7,102	87	462	549
Cottage Grove, WI	7,086	116	452	567
Huron, CA	7,084	769	534	1,303
Glenolden, PA	7,094	112	2,182	2,293

Source: The Glenolden, 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.