The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Willow Grove, PA: Crime Maps and Statistics

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$7.47 million

Cost of Crime™ for Willow Grove, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $850 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Willow Grove in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Willow Grove, PA Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Willow Grove ranks in the 51st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 51% of cities but less safe than 49%. This analysis applies only to Willow Grove's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Willow Grove is 23.61 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Willow Grove Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Willow Grove varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 20 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 65 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Willow Grove, PA see the most incidents - about 78 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 27 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Willow Grove, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Willow Grove for 2025 is $7,473,646. This translates to approximately $321 per resident and $850 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Willow Grove. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Willow Grove Compared to Other Cities?

Willow Grove, PA:	$321
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Willow Grove is $321 per year, which is $143 less than the national average and $31 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Willow Grove:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $716 more than in Willow Grove.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $202 less than in Willow Grove

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Willow Grove for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Willow Grove	Cost per Willow Grove Resident
Murder	$2.08 million	$90
Rape/Sexual Assault	$542,300	$23
Robbery	$349,915	$15
Assault	$559,806	$24
Kidnapping	$15,727	$1
Vehicle Theft	$1.36 million	$59
Burglary	$192,681	$8
Theft	$1.42 million	$61
Arson	$42,501	$2
Vandalism	$472,910	$20
Animal Cruelty	$6,383	$0
Drug Crimes	$283,858	$12
Identity Theft	$141,127	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$7,473,646	$321

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Willow Grove, PA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Willow Grove totals $16,732,678 ($719 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $24,206,324 ($1,040 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Willow Grove crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Willow Grove has 1, have the same problem. Of Willow Grove’s 23,266 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Willow Grove Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Willow Grove residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8378
Robbery	0.4781
Rape	0.3844
Murder	0.0477
Total Violent Crime	1.748 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.76
Vehicle Theft	3.788
Burglary	0.9131
Arson	0.0756
Total Property Crime	16.54 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0111
Drug Crimes	1.649
Vandalism	2.845
Identity Theft	0.7837
Animal Cruelty	0.0371
Total "Other" Rate	5.327 (B+)

Individual Willow Grove Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Willow Grove is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Willow Grove.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Abington, PA	B+	A+	C+
Dresher, PA	A-	A+	B-
Hatboro, PA	B	A+	C+
Horsham, PA	B	A+	C+
Jenkintown, PA	B	B	C
Huntingdon Valley, PA	B+	A-	C+
Bryn Athyn, PA	B	B+	C+
Glenside, PA	B+	B+	B-
Oreland, PA	A-	A-	B
Wyncote, PA	C	C	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Willow Grove is similar versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Pelham, AL	C	B+	B+
Pleasantville, NJ	C+	C+	C+
Pleasant Prairie, WI	C	B+	B+
Pittsburg, KS	D	D	D
Pittsboro, NC	C	B	B
Pinole, CA	C-	C-	C-
Petal, MS	A	A+	A+
Perry, GA	B	C+	C+
Penfield, NY	A	A	A
Portland, TN	C-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Willow Grove is less safe than the Pennsylvania state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Willow Grove, PA average SchoolGrade of A, with 63% actual proficiency versus 57% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Willow Grove schools on SchoolGrade

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