In 19027 Elkins Park, PA, the rates of violent and property crime were slightly higher than the national averages at the time. According to background information provided, the violent crime rate was 25.3, compared to the US average of 22.7, while the property crime rate was 34.8, just slightly above the national average of 35.4. This suggests that the community may have experienced a higher level of criminal activity during this time period. Factors such as poverty, urbanization, and lack of resources may have contributed to these statistics. Despite these challenges, efforts were likely made by local law enforcement to combat and prevent crime in the community. However, it serves as a reminder that crime has been an ongoing issue in the United States, even in seemingly peaceful and affluent areas like Elkins Park.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Elkins Park (zip 19027) violent crime is 25.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Elkins Park (zip 19027) property crime is 34.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Elkins Park, Pennsylvania does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Cheltenham, Pennsylvania. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Cheltenham, Pennsylvania. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.