Crime & Safety
FBI Releases New Crime Stats For Lower Moreland
New FBI data says violent crime decreased nationwide from 2017 to 2018. But how many crimes – and what types – took place in Lower Moreland?
LOWER MORELAND, PA — New FBI data says violent crime decreased nationwide from 2017 to 2018. But how many crimes – and what types – took place in Lower Moreland?
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.
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The FBI estimated that nationwide, there were 368.9 violent crimes for every 100,000 U.S. residents last year. Lower Moreland had a population of 13,204 and had four violent crimes.
Here are some notable findings for the township:
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- Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
- Rape: 0
- Robbery: 1
- Aggravated Assault: 3
- Burglary: 20
- Larceny-theft: 97
- Motor vehicle theft: 5
- Arson: 0
With reporting from the Patch national desk.
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