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Is Phoenixville, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 20,356 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Phoenixville is a smaller community of 20,356 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 224 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,353 per 100K.

Phoenixville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPhoenixvillePennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate286.1314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1954.31983.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate168.0--268.2
Theft Rate1353.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate199.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

224 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

286/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1954/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Phoenixville

Violent crime in Phoenixville is below the national average. The rate of 286.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1954.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,353 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Phoenixville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault168
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary232
086% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,353
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft199
063% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Phoenixville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Phoenixville
286.1
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Phoenixville
1954.3
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Phoenixville Safety

Is Phoenixville safe?
Not especially. Phoenixville earns a C with a crime rate of 224 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Phoenixville?
224 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 286.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1954.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Phoenixville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Phoenixville's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,353 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Phoenixville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Phoenixville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Phoenixville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Phoenixville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Phoenixville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Phoenixville compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Phoenixville ranks behind about 69% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Phoenixville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Phoenixville?
Bad. A C grade and 224 per-thousand rate put Phoenixville below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 286 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Phoenixville?
286.1 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (168), robbery (46), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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