Newtown, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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83%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

100%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

80%

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}	Newtown_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	8	n/a (estimate)	355	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	0	n/a	0.0	51.4	60.6
Assault	0	n/a	0.0	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	0	n/a (estimate)	0	246	359
Burglary	0	n/a	0.0	116.7	229.2
Theft	7	n/a	310.4	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	44.3	188.5	258.8
Property crime	8	n/a (estimate)	355	1,435	1,760

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Newtown crime map

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

Newtown crime rates are 83% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Newtown are 100% lower than the national average
In Newtown you have a 1 in 282 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Newtown is safer than 94% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Newtown has increased by 37%

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Daily Crime In Newtown (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Newtown

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Newtown is 0

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Newtown is 1 in 282

The chance of being a victim of crime in Newtown is 1 in 282

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

Newtown police department

Item	Newtown	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	5	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.2	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 5 Newtown police officers. This results in 2.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 21.3% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 31.9% 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}
Hulmeville, PA	1,001	0	0	0
Langhorne Manor, PA	1,491	0	0	0
Ivyland, PA	1,035	0	0	0
Langhorne, PA	1,616	35	201	236
Eddington, PA	1,803	35	204	238
Cornwells Heights, PA	1,219	37	219	256
Plumsteadville, PA	2,286	39	225	264
Newtown, PA	1,951	0	355	355

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Gordon, GA	1,951	156	800	955
Houston, AK	1,952	320	757	1,078
Shawsville, VA	1,952	117	839	956
Manhattan, MT	1,950	189	804	993
Slayton, MN	1,953	0	814	814
Newtown, PA	1,951	0	355	355

Source: The Newtown, 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.