Swarthmore, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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65%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

74%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

63%

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}	Swarthmore_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	49	n/a (estimate)	750	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	6	n/a	91.8	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	6	n/a (estimate)	92	246	359
Burglary	2	n/a	30.6	116.7	229.2
Theft	40	n/a	612.1	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	15.3	188.5	258.8
Property crime	43	n/a (estimate)	658	1,435	1,760

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Swarthmore crime map

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

Swarthmore crime rates are 65% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Swarthmore are 74% lower than the national average
In Swarthmore you have a 1 in 134 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Swarthmore is safer than 85% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Swarthmore has increased by 25%

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Daily Crime In Swarthmore (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Swarthmore, PA per 100,000 people. In Swarthmore, the total number of daily crimes is 2.24 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.83 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Swarthmore is 2.67 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 3.91 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Swarthmore has a daily crime rate that is 2.18 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 2.67 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Swarthmore (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Swarthmore to every other city in Pennsylvania, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Swarthmore safe? The gauges above illustrate that Swarthmore is safer than 92% of every city located within Pennsylvania along with 85% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Pennsylvania and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Swarthmore, PA is ranked above average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Swarthmore

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Swarthmore is 1 in 1090

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Swarthmore is 1 in 152

The chance of being a victim of crime in Swarthmore is 1 in 134

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Swarthmore? In Swarthmore, PA you have a 1 in 1090 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 152 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 134 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Swarthmore.

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

A good indicator of whether Swarthmore is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Swarthmore has increased by 6%, while the property crime rate in Swarthmore has increased by 28% year over year. The number of total crimes in Swarthmore has increased by 25% year over year.

Swarthmore police department

Item	Swarthmore	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	9	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.4	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 9 Swarthmore police officers. This results in 1.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 20.6% less than the Pennsylvania average and 55.4% 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
Greenville, DE	2,448	57	274	331
Swarthmore, PA	6,339	92	658	750

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Wilmore, KY	6,339	16	456	473
Carrollton, VA	6,340	131	943	1,074
Braidwood, IL	6,338	65	389	454
Skowhegan, ME	6,341	138	3,713	3,851
Kingston Estates, NJ	6,335	203	1,332	1,535
Swarthmore, PA	6,339	92	658	750

Source: The Swarthmore, 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.