Jessup, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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80%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

56%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

85%

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}	Jessup_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	19	n/a (estimate)	424	1,681	2,119
Murder	1	n/a	22.3	5.0	5.0
Rape	2	n/a	44.6	27.8	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	51.4	60.6
Assault	4	n/a	89.3	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	7	n/a (estimate)	156	246	359
Burglary	1	n/a	22.3	116.7	229.2
Theft	11	n/a	245.5	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	188.5	258.8
Property crime	12	n/a (estimate)	268	1,435	1,760

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Jessup crime map

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

Jessup crime rates are 80% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Jessup are 56% lower than the national average
In Jessup you have a 1 in 236 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Jessup is safer than 57% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Jessup has decreased by 68%

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Daily Crime In Jessup (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Jessup, PA per 100,000 people. In Jessup, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 3.96 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 5.00 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Jessup is 1.57 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.30 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Jessup has a daily crime rate that is 5.36 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 6.57 times less than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Jessup (higher is better)

Is Jessup 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 Jessup to other cities in the state and across the country, Jessup is 46% safer than other cities of Pennsylvania and 57% safer than other cities in the nation. Jessup has a ranks above average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Jessup

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Jessup is 1 in 640

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Jessup is 1 in 374

The chance of being a victim of crime in Jessup is 1 in 236

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Jessup? In Jessup, PA you have a 1 in 640 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 374 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 236 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Jessup.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Jessup, PA is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Jessup has decreased by 19%, while the property crime rate in Jessup has decreased by 76% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Jessup has decreased by 68% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Jessup police department

Item	Jessup	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	2	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	0.4	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 2 Jessup police officers. This results in 0.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 76.6% less than the Pennsylvania average and 86.8% 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}
Waymart, PA	1,264	0	0	0
Mayfield, PA	1,730	0	0	0
Forest City, PA	1,644	12	72	83
Jermyn, PA	2,038	47	94	141
Glenburn, PA	1,024	36	211	247
Avoca, PA	2,612	0	277	277
Clarks Green, PA	1,290	47	276	323
Jessup, PA	4,415	156	268	424

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Ashdown, AR	4,415	435	2,780	3,216
Georgetown, OH	4,414	135	920	1,054
Algood, TN	4,416	312	889	1,201
St. James, MN	4,414	150	557	707
Mount Hermon, VA	4,417	162	1,166	1,328
Jessup, PA	4,415	156	268	424

Source: The Jessup, 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.