FBI Releases New Crime Stats For Springfield Township

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

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 Springfield'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.

Springfield had a population of 24,259 and saw 13 violent crimes; that's compared to a population of 24,363 in 2017, a year which saw 14 violent crimes.

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

• Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0 (0)
• Rape: 4 (0)
• Robbery: 3 (6)
• Aggravated Assault: 6 (8)
• Property Crime: 507 (588)
• Burglary: 27 (29)
• Larceny-theft: 469 (554)
• Motor vehicle theft: 11 (5)
• Arson: 0 (1)

Comparatively, nearby Haverford had 24 violent crimes, Marple 4, Newtown 5, and Media 32.