Bucks, Pennsylvania County is a relatively safe community, with a violent crime rate of 9.6, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime is slightly higher at a rate of 19, compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that while residents of Bucks County may feel relatively secure in terms of violent crime, they still need to be cautious about protecting their personal belongings. The low violent crime rate can be attributed to the diligent efforts of law enforcement and community initiatives to promote safety. However, there is still room for improvement in terms of property crime prevention. Overall, while Bucks County has a lower crime rate than the national average, it is important for residents and authorities to continue working towards creating a safer community for all.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Bucks County violent crime is 9.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Bucks County property crime is 19.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Bucks, Pennsylvania does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Newark, New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Newark, Pennsylvania. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.