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Is Yeadon, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 12,320 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,320, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Yeadon earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,520 per 100K.

Yeadon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricYeadonPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate403.8314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1791.61983.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate290.0--268.2
Theft Rate1520.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate273.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

219.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

404/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1792/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Yeadon

Violent crime in Yeadon is close to the national average. The rate of 403.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1791.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,520 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Yeadon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault290
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary323
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,520
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft273
086% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Yeadon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Yeadon
403.8
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Yeadon
1791.6
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Yeadon Safety

Is Yeadon safe?
Not especially. Yeadon earns a C with a crime rate of 219.5 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 Yeadon?
219.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 403.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1791.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Yeadon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Yeadon's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,520 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Yeadon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Yeadon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Yeadon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Yeadon?
Crime rates have held steady in Yeadon, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Yeadon compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Yeadon ranks behind about 68% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Yeadon 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 Yeadon?
Bad. A C grade and 219.5 per-thousand rate put Yeadon below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 404 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Yeadon?
403.8 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (290), robbery (57), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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