Bensalem, PA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Bensalem, PA Crime

Is Bensalem, PA safe to live in?

Bensalem ranks as Very Safe (A) on our city-wide safety scale — a distinction earned by very few townships of its size in Pennsylvania. Every one of the four neighborhoods analyzed for the 2026 crime map received an A-range grade, meaning 100% of Bensalem's analyzed neighborhoods fall into the safe or very safe category. Cornwells Heights and Eddington both earned A+ grades — the highest possible — while Neshaminy Valley holds an A and Andalusia an A-. For context, a township where not a single neighborhood grades below an A- is genuinely rare. Families, retirees, and young professionals consistently cite safety as one of Bensalem's top draws, and the data backs that up.

What is the overall crime grade for Bensalem in 2026?

Bensalem's overall crime grade is C+ on a township-wide composite scale that factors in regional comparisons and crime-type weighting. However, that grade contrasts sharply with the neighborhood-level picture: when the four analyzed neighborhoods are graded individually, 100% earn an A (Grade A: 4 neighborhoods, Grades B through F: 0 neighborhoods). This divergence is worth understanding — the C+ reflects broader regional benchmarking, while the neighborhood grades reflect how safe daily life actually feels on the ground in places like Neshaminy Valley and Cornwells Heights. No neighborhood in Bensalem received a B, C, D, or F grade.

Which neighborhoods in Bensalem have the lowest crime rates?

All four analyzed neighborhoods score at the top of the safety spectrum, but here is how they rank:

• Cornwells Heights — A+: The smallest of the four by population (approximately 1,369 residents), Cornwells Heights pairs its top safety grade with a median household income of $98,567 — well above Bensalem's township median of $70,050.
• Eddington — A+: Home to roughly 1,905 residents and a median income of $83,517, Eddington matches Cornwells Heights at the A+ tier and consistently shows minimal property and violent crime activity.
• Neshaminy Valley — A: The most populous neighborhood analyzed, with about 15,627 residents, Neshaminy Valley earns an A grade. Its median income of $105,319 is the highest among all four neighborhoods, reflecting strong economic stability alongside low crime.
• Andalusia — A-: With a population of 3,241 and a median income of $70,814, Andalusia is the only neighborhood below A+, but an A- still places it firmly in the very safe range — well above average for any Pennsylvania township.

Combined, 100% of Bensalem's analyzed neighborhoods are rated safe (A or better), with 50% earning the maximum A+ grade.

How does Bensalem's crime compare to other Pennsylvania cities?

Bensalem's neighborhood-level performance — 100% of neighborhoods graded A, zero graded B or below — puts it among the safer communities in the Philadelphia metro region. The township's poverty rate of 9.3% and unemployment rate of 5.6% are relatively moderate, and research consistently links lower poverty and unemployment to lower crime rates. With a median household income of $70,050 and a median home value of $281,070, Bensalem's economic profile supports the safety grades seen across Cornwells Heights, Eddington, Neshaminy Valley, and Andalusia. While no community is entirely crime-free, Bensalem's data compares favorably to many similarly sized townships in Bucks County and the broader southeastern Pennsylvania area.

Is Bensalem a good place to buy a home or raise a family?

The data makes a strong case. Consider the key figures: a city-wide safety rating of Very Safe (A), 100% of neighborhoods graded A-range, a median home value of $281,070, and a median household income of $70,050. Neshaminy Valley — the largest neighborhood at over 15,000 residents — earns an A grade with a median income exceeding $105,000, suggesting that Bensalem's most populated area is also one of its most economically stable and safest. Cornwells Heights and Eddington, both graded A+, offer smaller, tight-knit community settings with above-average incomes. Even Andalusia, the lowest-ranked neighborhood at A-, provides a safe environment by any standard. For homebuyers and families prioritizing safety alongside reasonable housing costs, Bensalem's 2026 crime data presents a compelling picture.

What types of crime should residents be aware of in Bensalem?

While Bensalem's neighborhood grades are uniformly strong — ranging from A- in Andalusia to A+ in Cornwells Heights and Eddington — no community is entirely without incident. Property crimes such as vehicle break-ins and theft tend to be the most common categories in suburban townships of Bensalem's density (1,175 residents per square mile). Substance-related offenses, a challenge shared across much of Bucks County, have historically appeared in incident reports as well. Residents in all four neighborhoods — Cornwells Heights, Eddington, Neshaminy Valley, and Andalusia — benefit from staying engaged with the Bensalem Township Police Department, reporting suspicious activity promptly, and using the interactive crime map to monitor real-time incident patterns in their immediate area.