Montgomery, PA County has a lower rate of crime compared to the national average, with a violent crime rate of 10.4 (compared to the US average of 22.7) and a property crime rate of 21 (compared to the US average of 35.4). This county has made significant strides in reducing crime, especially in terms of violent offenses. However, there is still room for improvement in terms of property crime. With these statistics in mind, it is clear that Montgomery, PA County is a relatively safe place to live, but it is important for law enforcement and community members to continue working together to maintain and improve upon this positive trend.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Montgomery County violent crime is 10.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Montgomery County property crime is 21.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Montgomery, 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.