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Crime & Safety in Norristown, PA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Norristown has a violent crime rate of 494 per 100,000 residents, 30% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 180.1 per 100,000, robbery at 290.4, rape at 11.6. The murder rate is 11.6 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,577 per 100,000, 20% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,194, burglary at 203, vehicle theft at 180 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 51 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Norristown receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Norristown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent493.8/100K
30% above US avg
Murder11.6/100K
84% above US avg
Rape11.6/100K
Robbery290.4/100K
Assault180.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,577.1/100K
20% below US avg
Burglary203.3/100K
Theft1,193.7/100K
Vehicle Theft180.1/100K
Arson2.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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