Nether Providence, PA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Nether Providence Crime

How safe is Nether Providence, PA in 2026?

Nether Providence earns a strong safety grade of A by most measures. Over the last 90 days, local authorities recorded just 24 total incidents across the entire township — a remarkably low figure for a community of 13,744 residents. That works out to roughly one incident every 3–4 days, and the vast majority of those were non-violent. With a poverty rate of only 4.4% and an unemployment rate of 2.7%, the socioeconomic conditions that typically drive crime are largely absent here. Neighborhoods near Rose Tree Park and the Wallingford corridor consistently reflect this calm picture on the crime map.

What types of crimes occur most often in Nether Providence?

Based on the most recent 90-day incident data, the breakdown looks like this:

• Other / Miscellaneous incidents: 42% (10 of 24) — the single largest category, covering administrative calls, suspicious activity reports, and minor infractions.
• Arrests: 29% (7 of 24) — these reflect law-enforcement actions and do not necessarily indicate separate new crimes.
• Theft: 17% (4 of 24) — the most common true property crime, with the latest incident recorded on March 6, 2026.
• Vandalism: 8% (2 of 24) — isolated incidents, also last seen on March 6, 2026.
• Assault: 4% (1 of 24) — a single reported assault in the 90-day window, underscoring how rare violent crime is here.

Violent crime accounts for just 4% of all recent incidents, earning Nether Providence an A+ for violent crime safety. Property crime (primarily theft) grades out at roughly a B+ — low in absolute terms but worth monitoring, particularly in higher-traffic areas near the Media borough border.

What is the crime rate in Nether Providence compared to Pennsylvania averages?

Nether Providence's incident volume — 24 crimes per 90 days for nearly 14,000 residents — translates to an annualized rate well below Pennsylvania's statewide average. While raw crime scores vary by methodology, the township's rate grades at approximately A- overall when benchmarked against comparable suburban communities. The median household income of $122,962 and median home value of $358,651 place Nether Providence firmly in Delaware County's safest economic tier, and the data reflects that. Theft, at 17% of incidents, is the primary driver of any downward pressure on the grade — consistent with patterns seen in affluent suburbs where package and vehicle-related theft can tick upward.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Nether Providence?

The crime map points to the Rose Tree Park area and the residential streets of the Wallingford section as consistently low-incident zones. The historic neighborhoods near the township's border with Media Borough also show minimal crime activity in recent data. Vandalism — which made up 8% of recent incidents — has been more sporadic and does not appear concentrated in any single corridor based on available mapping data. Families evaluating the Swarthmore College-adjacent neighborhoods to the west will similarly find a quiet, low-incident environment. No neighborhood in Nether Providence currently grades below a B for overall safety.

Is Nether Providence a good place to buy a home from a safety perspective?

From a crime-data standpoint, the answer is a clear yes. With only 1 assault recorded in 90 days across the entire township and theft incidents totaling just 4 events in the same period, the risk profile for homeowners grades at A. The median home value of $358,651 and median rent of $1,307 reflect a stable, desirable market — and low crime is a meaningful contributor to that stability. The 2.7% unemployment rate and 4.4% poverty rate further signal a community where the conditions for property crime remain structurally low. Prospective buyers should bookmark the Nether Providence crime map and check it periodically, particularly for theft trends, but the current data strongly supports the township's reputation as one of Delaware County's safest places to own a home.

How often is the Nether Providence crime map updated?

The crime map on DoorProfit is refreshed as new incident data becomes available from local law enforcement feeds. The most recent incidents in our dataset were logged on March 8, 2026 (an arrest) and March 6, 2026 (covering theft, vandalism, assault, and other incidents). For real-time updates and official reports, residents can also reference the Nether Providence Township Police Department directly. Cross-referencing both sources gives the most complete picture of current safety conditions across neighborhoods like Wallingford and the Rose Tree Park corridor.