North Wales, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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56%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

76%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

52%

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}	North Wales_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	32	n/a (estimate)	938	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	3	n/a	87.9	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	3	n/a (estimate)	88	246	359
Burglary	2	n/a	58.6	116.7	229.2
Theft	27	n/a	791.1	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	188.5	258.8
Property crime	29	n/a (estimate)	850	1,435	1,760

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North Wales crime map

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

North Wales crime rates are 56% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in North Wales are 76% lower than the national average
In North Wales you have a 1 in 107 chance of becoming a victim of crime
North Wales is safer than 84% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in North Wales has increased by 39%

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Daily Crime In North Wales (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in North Wales

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in North Wales is 1 in 1138

The chance of being a victim of property crime in North Wales is 1 in 118

The chance of being a victim of crime in North Wales is 1 in 107

Year Over Year Crime In North Wales (per 100,000 people)

North Wales police department

Item	North Wales	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	5	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.5	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 5 North Wales police officers. This results in 1.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 15.9% less than the Pennsylvania average and 52.7% 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}
Ivyland, PA	1,035	0	0	0
Malvern, PA	3,445	29	204	233
Woxall, PA	1,477	35	201	236
Devon, PA	1,830	35	201	236
Plumsteadville, PA	2,286	39	225	264
Evansburg, PA	2,064	39	225	264
New Britain, PA	2,957	45	261	306
North Wales, PA	3,271	88	850	938

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
West DeLand, FL	3,271	134	713	847
Wewoka, OK	3,271	489	554	1,043
Avon, NY	3,271	225	1,019	1,245
Melbourne Beach, FL	3,270	51	270	321
Lordstown, OH	3,270	181	572	753
North Wales, PA	3,271	88	850	938

Source: The North Wales, 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.