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Is Norristown, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 35,911 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Norristown has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 257.7 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,363 per 100K.

Norristown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorristownPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate328.8314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2248.51983.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate247.0--268.2
Theft Rate1363.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate204.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

329/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2249/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Norristown

Violent crime in Norristown is close to the national average. The rate of 328.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2248.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,363 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Norristown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault247
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery76
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary328
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,363
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft204
064% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Norristown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Norristown
328.8
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Norristown
2248.5
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Norristown Safety

Is Norristown safe?
Not especially. Norristown earns a D with a crime rate of 257.7 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 Norristown?
257.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 328.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2248.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Norristown safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Norristown's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,363 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Norristown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Norristown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Norristown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Norristown?
No. Crime in Norristown has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Norristown compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Norristown 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 Norristown to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Norristown?
Bad. A D grade and 257.7 per-thousand rate put Norristown below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 329 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Norristown?
328.8 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (247), robbery (76), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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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.

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