FBI Releases New Crime Stats For Marple, Newtown Townships

MARPLE-NEWTOWN, PA — New FBI data says violent crime decreased nationwide from 2017 to 2018. But how many crimes – and what types – took place in Marple and Newtown townships?

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.

Statistics show that Marple and Newtown's crime rates were very similar in 2018 to what they were in 2017.

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.

Marple had a population of 23,872 and saw 4 violent crimes; that's compared to a population of 23,838 in 2017, a year which saw 11 violent crimes.

Newtown's 2018 population was 13,571 and had 5 violent crimes. In 2017, with a population of 13,190 Newtown saw 8 violent crimes.

Here are some notable findings for the municipality, with 2017's numbers in parentheses:

• Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: Marple 0 (0); Newtown 0 (0)
• Rape: Marple 0 (2); Newtown 0 (1)
• Robbery: Marple 2 (2); Newtown 2 (2)
• Aggravated Assault: Marple 2 (7); Newtown 3 (5)
• Property Crime: Marple 355 (340); Newtown 100 (102)
• Burglary: Marple 13 (10); Newtown 5 (7)
• Larceny-theft: Marple 335 (321); Newtown 85 (87)
• Motor vehicle theft: Marple 7 (9); Newtown 10 (8)
• Arson: Marple 0 (0); Newtown 0 (0)

Comparatively, nearby Radnor had 31 violent crimes, Haverford 24, Springfield 13, Malvern 2, and Tredyffrin and Easttown 12 and 17, respectively.