Peters Township, Pennsylvania Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 23,367
Key Insights
- →Peters Township has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 149.8 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 0.2% from the previous year.
- →Safer than 49% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.51 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
149.8
+0.2% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
291.0
68 total
vs National Avg
↓ -58%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 35
Murder0
Rape1
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault34
Property Crime: 68
Burglary6
Larceny-Theft58
Motor Vehicle Theft4
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23,367 | 35 | 149.8 | 0 | 68 | 291.0 |
| 2023 | 23,416 | 35 | 149.5 | 1 | 73 | 311.8 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
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Safety Grade for Peters Township
Based on violent crime rate of 149.8 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.