Bensalem, PA Crime


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Bensalem, PA is a city with a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average, with a violent crime rate of 10.5 per 1,000 residents, much lower than the US average of 22.7. This is a reassuring statistic for residents of Bensalem, as it indicates a relatively safe community. However, property crime in Bensalem is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 42.5, compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that while violent crime may not be as prevalent in Bensalem, residents should still take necessary precautions to protect their belongings. Overall, Bensalem's crime rates are lower than the national average, providing a sense of security for those who call this city their home.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Bensalem violent crime is 10.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Bensalem property crime is 42.5. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Bensalem, PA Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
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Pop. Miles Data
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Hulmeville, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32018
Penndel, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32019
Beverly, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Bristol township, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Lower Southampton, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42018
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Bristol township, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Abington, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock92019
Trenton, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock122019
Cherry Hill, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock152019
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Over 16 years ago

I live in a 1400 square foot ranch townhouse and it would probably sell for  More

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Over 18 years ago

A sad little suburb of Philly that is comprised almost entirely of strip malls. My husband likes to joke that you could drive from one end of Bensalem to the other by  More

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