Media, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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15%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

43%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

10%

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}	Media_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	105	n/a (estimate)	1,794	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	2	n/a	34.2	51.4	60.6
Assault	10	n/a	170.9	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	12	n/a (estimate)	205	246	359
Burglary	6	n/a	102.5	116.7	229.2
Theft	83	n/a	1,418.1	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	4	n/a	68.3	188.5	258.8
Property crime	93	n/a (estimate)	1,589	1,435	1,760

Media crime map

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

Media crime rates are 15% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Media are 43% lower than the national average
In Media you have a 1 in 56 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Media is safer than 83% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Media has increased by 199%

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Daily Crime In Media (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Media, Pennsylvania is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Media are 1.07 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.18 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Media are 1.20 times less than than Pennsylvania and 1.75 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Media are 1.11 times more than than Pennsylvania and 1.11 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Media (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Media, Pennsylvania compared to other areas of Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Media safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Media is safer than 90% of Pennsylvania cities, and 83% 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 Media. At this time, Media sees a above average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Media

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Media is 1 in 488

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Media is 1 in 63

The chance of being a victim of crime in Media is 1 in 56

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Media? In Media, PA you have a 1 in 488 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 63 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 56 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Media.

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

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Media, 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 Media has increased by 136%, the amount of property crime in Media has increased by 209%, and the total amount of crime in Media has increased by 199% year over year.

Media police department

Item	Media	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	24	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	4.5	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 24 Media police officers. This results in 4.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 146.1% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 38.2% greater 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
Rose Valley, PA	1,148	35	201	236
Eagleview, PA	1,880	35	201	236
Devon, PA	1,830	35	201	236
Pitman, NJ	8,785	22	286	308
Wyncote, PA	3,333	47	273	320
Berwyn, PA	3,621	47	273	320
Media, PA	5,658	205	1,589	1,794

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Holdenville, OK	5,662	270	1,521	1,791
Covington, VA	5,653	181	1,286	1,467
Columbia Falls, MT	5,651	274	1,593	1,867
Surfside, FL	5,665	87	462	549
North Windham, ME	5,651	64	731	794
Media, PA	5,658	205	1,589	1,794

Source: The Media, 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.