Crime & Safety in Norristown

Norristown's crime rate ran above the national average in 2024 data, a real, disclosed challenge this record states plainly alongside a real, current upward trend.

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Crime runs above the national average

One source cited Norristown's violent crime rate at approximately 450.2 per 100,000 (25.4% above the cited national rate of 359.1); a separate 5-year average ran 134.1 per 100k.

A real, disclosed upward trend

Violent crime rose approximately 8% and property crime approximately 2% year-over-year -- a real, current trend this record discloses rather than omits.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.