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Is Lansdale, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 18,986 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Lansdale faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,804 per 100K.

Lansdale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLansdalePennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate412.1314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2184.71983.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate344.0--268.2
Theft Rate1804.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate419.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

259.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

412/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2185/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lansdale

Violent crime in Lansdale is close to the national average. The rate of 412.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2184.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,804 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 344 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Lansdale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault344
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery73
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary253
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,804
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft419
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Lansdale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lansdale
412.1
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lansdale
2184.7
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lansdale Safety

Is Lansdale safe?
Not especially. Lansdale earns a D with a crime rate of 259.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lansdale?
259.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 412.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2184.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lansdale safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lansdale's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,804 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lansdale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lansdale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lansdale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lansdale?
No. Crime in Lansdale has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Lansdale compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Lansdale ranks behind about 86% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lansdale to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Lansdale?
Bad. A D grade and 259.7 per-thousand rate put Lansdale below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 412 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lansdale?
412.1 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (344), robbery (73), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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