CityCheck
CitiesSafetyAskPlan
C-

Is Lansdowne, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 11,141 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,141, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Lansdowne earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,627 per 100K.

Lansdowne Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLansdownePennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate364.1314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1918.31983.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate244.0--268.2
Theft Rate1627.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate407.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

364/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1918/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lansdowne

Violent crime in Lansdowne is close to the national average. The rate of 364.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1918.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,627 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lansdowne Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault244
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary209
077% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,627
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft407
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lansdowne Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lansdowne
364.1
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lansdowne
1918.3
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lansdowne Safety

Is Lansdowne safe?
Not especially. Lansdowne earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.2 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 Lansdowne?
228.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 364.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1918.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lansdowne safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lansdowne's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,627 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lansdowne?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lansdowne generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lansdowne police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lansdowne?
Crime rates have held steady in Lansdowne, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Lansdowne compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Lansdowne ranks behind about 78% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Lansdowne to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Lansdowne?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.2 per-thousand rate put Lansdowne below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 364 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lansdowne?
364.1 per 100,000, which is 0% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (244), robbery (71), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

Nearby Cities in Pennsylvania

Similar-sized communities in Pennsylvania. Compare crime rates across the state.

D+
See crime rates in Waynesboro11,190 pop · Grade D+
C
See crime rates in Wyomissing11,285 pop · Grade C
C
See crime rates in Lower Burrell11,470 pop · Grade C
C-
See crime rates in Nanticoke10,712 pop · Grade C-
D+
See crime rates in Darby10,666 pop · Grade D+
D+
See crime rates in Northampton10,570 pop · Grade D+
View all Pennsylvania city safety grades

Looking for things to do? See activities, events and places in Lansdowne

Get weekly safety updates for Lansdowne

Weekly crime trend updates and safety grade changes delivered to your inbox.

2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

Know before you go

CityCheck covers safety grades, crime data, and things to do for every US city.

Explore cities