Jenkintown, Pennsylvania Crime Rate

2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 4,693

Key Insights

  • →Jenkintown has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 127.8 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • →Violent crime rose 500% from the previous year.
  • →Safer than 54% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.13 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
127.8
+500.0% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
1001.5
47 total
vs National Avg
↓ -64%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 6

Murder0
Rape0
Robbery2
Aggravated Assault4

Property Crime: 47

Burglary1
Larceny-Theft40
Motor Vehicle Theft6
Arson0

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
20244,6936127.80471001.5
20234,697121.30551171.0

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

A
Safety Grade for Jenkintown

Based on violent crime rate of 127.8 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

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Similar Cities

Cities with similar population and crime profile (in different states):

Northwood, New Hampshire →Hinesburg, Vermont →Crystal City, Missouri →Valdese, North Carolina →Devine, Texas →

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.

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Related Analysis

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Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.