Norristown, Pennsylvania Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 35,764
Key Insights
- →Norristown has a safety grade of D with a violent crime rate of 450.2 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 8.2% from the previous year.
- →3 murders recorded in 2024 — a rate of 8.4 per 100K.
- →Safer than 14% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.23 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
450.2
+8.2% YoY
Murder Rate
8.4
3 murders
Property Crime Rate
1960.1
701 total
vs National Avg
↑ 25%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 161
Murder3
Rape7
Robbery77
Aggravated Assault74
Property Crime: 701
Burglary74
Larceny-Theft437
Motor Vehicle Theft190
Arson8
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35,764 | 161 | 450.2 | 3 | 701 | 1960.1 |
| 2023 | 35,804 | 149 | 416.2 | 2 | 687 | 1918.8 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
D
Safety Grade for Norristown
Based on violent crime rate of 450.2 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.