FBI Releases New Crime Stats For Ambler

AMBLER, PA — New FBI data says violent crime decreased nationwide from 2017 to 2018. But how many crimes – and what types – took place in Ambler?

The FBI recently published its final analysis of "Crime in the United States, 2018," finding the estimated number of violent crimes in the United States fell 3.9 percent compared to 2017. The nationwide drop in violent crime represents the second straight annual decrease after increases in 2015 and 2016.

The report is only a snapshot in time, and isn't an accurate indicator of larger, sustained trends, the FBI cautions.

The FBI estimated that nationwide, there were 368.9 violent crimes for every 100,000 U.S. residents last year. Ambler had a population of 6,532 and had 9 violent crimes.

Here are some notable findings for the municipality:

• Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 1
• Rape: 1
• Robbery: 2
• Aggravated Assault: 5
• Burglary: 6
• Larceny-theft: 72
• Motor vehicle theft: 2
• Arson: 0

Lower Gwynedd had a population of 11,543 with three violent crimes, while Upper Gwynedd had 15,958 residents and nine violent crimes, by comparison.

With reporting from the Patch national desk.