New Hanover Township, Pennsylvania Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 13,694
Key Insights
- →New Hanover Township has a safety grade of A+ with a violent crime rate of 36.5 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 151.7% from the previous year.
- →Crime trajectory: worsening — based on 2 years of data.
- →Safer than 79% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.11 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
36.5
+151.7% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
328.6
45 total
vs National Avg
↓ -90%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 5
Murder0
Rape2
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault3
Property Crime: 45
Burglary10
Larceny-Theft31
Motor Vehicle Theft4
Arson3
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,694 | 5 | 36.5 | 0 | 45 | 328.6 |
| 2023 | 13,791 | 2 | 14.5 | 0 | 40 | 290.0 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
A+
Safety Grade for New Hanover Township
Based on violent crime rate of 36.5 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 79% of cities
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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Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.