Norwood, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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69%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

53%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

72%

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}	Norwood_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	39	n/a (estimate)	664	1,681	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.0
Rape	1	n/a	17.0	27.8	37.5
Robbery	1	n/a	17.0	51.4	60.6
Assault	8	n/a	136.2	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	10	n/a (estimate)	170	246	359
Burglary	1	n/a	17.0	116.7	229.2
Theft	22	n/a	374.5	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	6	n/a	102.1	188.5	258.8
Property crime	29	n/a (estimate)	494	1,435	1,760

Norwood crime map

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

Norwood crime rates are 69% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Norwood are 53% lower than the national average
In Norwood you have a 1 in 151 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Norwood is safer than 51% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Norwood has increased by 21%

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Daily Crime In Norwood (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Norwood, PA per 100,000 people. In Norwood, the total number of daily crimes is 2.53 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 3.19 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Norwood is 1.44 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.11 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Norwood has a daily crime rate that is 2.91 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 3.57 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Norwood (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Norwood, Pennsylvania compared to other areas of Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Norwood safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Norwood is safer than 41% of Pennsylvania cities, and 51% 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 Norwood. At this time, Norwood sees a above average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Norwood

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Norwood is 1 in 588

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Norwood is 1 in 203

The chance of being a victim of crime in Norwood is 1 in 151

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Norwood, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 588. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 203 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Norwood is 1 in 151.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Norwood, PA is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Norwood has increased by 900%, while the property crime rate in Norwood has decreased by 7% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Norwood has increased by 21% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Norwood police department

Item	Norwood	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	8	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.4	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 8 Norwood police officers. This results in 1.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 25.8% less than the Pennsylvania average and 58.3% 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
Wyncote, PA	3,333	47	273	320
Berwyn, PA	3,621	47	273	320
Lima, PA	2,051	52	304	357
Norwood, PA	5,957	170	494	664

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Forest Glen, MD	5,957	149	725	873
Lebanon, KY	5,960	152	970	1,122
Stratmoor, CO	5,960	490	2,670	3,160
Pea Ridge, AR	5,960	369	591	960
Gladewater, TX	5,960	396	1,346	1,742
Norwood, PA	5,957	170	494	664

Source: The Norwood, 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.