Elizabeth Township, Pennsylvania Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 17,011
Key Insights
- →Elizabeth Township has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 129.3 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 47.1% from the previous year.
- →1 murders recorded in 2024 — a rate of 5.9 per 100K.
- →Safer than 54% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.25 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
129.3
+47.1% YoY
Murder Rate
5.9
1 murders
Property Crime Rate
511.4
87 total
vs National Avg
↓ -64%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 22
Murder1
Rape5
Robbery4
Aggravated Assault12
Property Crime: 87
Burglary11
Larceny-Theft74
Motor Vehicle Theft2
Arson2
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,011 | 22 | 129.3 | 1 | 87 | 511.4 |
| 2023 | 12,510 | 11 | 87.9 | 0 | 66 | 527.6 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
A
Safety Grade for Elizabeth Township
Based on violent crime rate of 129.3 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.