Levittown Police Records
Levittown is a large census-designated place in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with a population of approximately 52,000 residents. Unlike a city or borough, Levittown does not have its own unified police department. The area is divided among multiple township governments, each with its own independent police department. The primary agencies serving the Levittown area are Middletown Township Police, Bristol Township Police, and Falls Township Police. Identifying which police department covers the specific address where an incident occurred is the essential first step for anyone seeking Levittown police records. This guide covers each of the three township departments, the Right-to-Know process for each, PATCH criminal history access, and court records through the Bucks County court system.
Levittown Quick Facts
Levittown Police Records Overview
Levittown's status as a census-designated place rather than an incorporated municipality creates a records landscape that differs significantly from cities and boroughs in Pennsylvania. Because Levittown spans multiple township boundaries, there is no single "Levittown Police Department" and no single records office for the entire community. When an incident occurred in Levittown, the police report was filed by whichever township police department had jurisdiction over that specific address. To obtain that report, you must contact the correct township department directly.
The easiest way to determine which township polices a particular Levittown address is to check any documentation you received at the scene, such as a case number, business card from the responding officer, or any written receipt of a report. The reporting agency name will appear on all official paperwork. Alternatively, the Bucks County Communications Center, which dispatches for much of the county, can help identify which township responded to a given address and date. In general, Middletown Township covers the central and eastern portions of Levittown, Bristol Township covers much of the northern and western sections, and Falls Township covers portions along the northern edge of the community.
All three township police departments fall within Bucks County and are subject to the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104) for formal records requests. Court records for cases arising anywhere in Levittown are handled through the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas and local magisterial district courts, all searchable through the Unified Judicial System Web Portal. Criminal history for individuals with records in the Bucks County area is available statewide through the PATCH system. The following sections address each township department and its specific records processes.
Middletown Township Police Records
Middletown Township Police is the primary law enforcement agency serving the largest portion of the Levittown community. The department's official website is available at middletownbuckstownpd.org. The non-emergency phone number for Middletown Township Police is (215) 949-1000. This line is appropriate for all non-emergency police matters, including inquiries about existing reports, requests to initiate a report, and general public safety questions. For emergencies, always call 911.
Incident reports from Middletown Township Police are available through the Records Division at a standard fee of $15.00 per report. Accident reports are also available and may be accessible online in addition to the in-person and mail request options. To initiate a request, contact the Records Division by phone at (215) 949-1000 during business hours. Staff will confirm whether the report exists, advise on the current fee and payment methods accepted, and provide instructions for in-person pickup or mail submission. A valid government-issued photo ID is required for in-person records requests.
For mail requests to Middletown Township Police, prepare a written request that identifies the incident by date, location, names of parties involved, and report number if available. Include a copy of your photo ID and the applicable fee by check or money order payable to Middletown Township. Enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope for return of the report. Requests that are missing required information or payment may be returned without processing. The township's records staff can confirm the exact current mailing address and any additional requirements when you call to initiate your request. For formal Right-to-Know Law requests involving Middletown Township records, the standard PA RTK process applies with a five-day response window.
Bristol Township and Falls Township Police Records
Bristol Township Police Department provides law enforcement services to the portions of Levittown that fall within Bristol Township's municipal boundaries. The department is headquartered at 2501 Bath Road, Bristol, PA 19007. The main Records Division phone number is 215-785-4052, and the general department phone number is 215-785-4040. The department's website, which includes accident report FAQ information and other records resources, is available at bristoltwppa.gov/378/Police-Department. The accident report FAQ page provides guidance specific to Bristol Township crash report requests and is a useful first reference for those involved in accidents within the township's boundaries.
For incident reports from Bristol Township Police, contact the Records Division at 215-785-4052 during business hours to inquire about report availability, applicable fees, and submission requirements. Bristol Township Police follows standard Pennsylvania procedures for records requests, and copy fees align with the $0.25 per page standard for formal RTK requests. Direct report requests may have specific per-report fees set by the department. Valid photo ID is required for in-person pickup. Mail requests require a written description of the incident, a copy of your photo ID, appropriate payment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of the document.
Falls Township Police provides coverage for portions of northern Levittown that fall within Falls Township. The department's non-emergency phone number is 215-949-9100, and the department's website is available at fallstwp.com/89/Police. Accident reports from Falls Township incidents are available through the department, and the website provides current information on report request procedures. Falls Township Police operates under the same Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law framework as all other municipal departments in Bucks County, with a five-day response window for formal RTK requests and standard $0.25 per page copy fees. For non-emergency inquiries and records questions, contact the department at 215-949-9100 during business hours.
Right-to-Know Requests in Levittown
Because Levittown spans multiple townships, Right-to-Know Law requests must be directed to the specific township that holds the records you are seeking. A single RTK request cannot capture records held by multiple separate township governments simultaneously. If your request involves records from more than one department, for example if an incident crossed a municipal boundary or if you are seeking records from separate incidents handled by different agencies, you must submit separate requests to each relevant township.
For records held by Middletown Township, the RTK request goes to Middletown Township's designated Open Records Officer. For Bristol Township records, submit to Bristol Township's Open Records Officer. For Falls Township records, submit to Falls Township's Open Records Officer. Each township's official website provides contact information for the appropriate records officer and may provide a submission portal or form for electronic requests. The Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104) applies uniformly to all three agencies, requiring a response within five business days of receiving a written request.
Bucks County also maintains its own open records program for county-level records separate from the three township agencies. Information about Bucks County's open records process is available at buckscounty.gov/government/Open-Records.html. The county's open records officer handles requests for records held by county agencies including the District Attorney's office, Sheriff's office, and county administration. If you are unsure whether the records you need are held at the township or county level, the county open records office can help direct you to the correct agency. Appeals for any denied RTK request, whether township or county, may be filed with the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records. OOR address: 333 Market Street, 16th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101. Phone: 717-346-9903. Website: openrecords.pa.gov. Appeals must be filed within 15 business days of the denial.
PATCH and Criminal History in Bucks County
The Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History (PATCH) system provides statewide conviction records for individuals with criminal history anywhere in Pennsylvania, including records originating from arrests and prosecutions in Middletown Township, Bristol Township, Falls Township, and other Bucks County municipalities. PATCH is administered by the Pennsylvania State Police and is accessible online at pa.gov/agencies/psp/programs/records-request/overview-of-patch. The fee is $22.00 per name search, and online results are typically returned within minutes.
PATCH results are governed by the Criminal History Record Information Act (CHRIA), 18 Pa.C.S. §§ 9101-9183. Under CHRIA, PATCH disclosures are limited to convictions and certain final dispositions entered into the statewide system. Non-conviction outcomes, dismissed charges, withdrawn cases, and records expunged under Pennsylvania law are not reflected in standard PATCH results. Because PATCH searches the full statewide system, a single PATCH request will capture any Pennsylvania conviction record for an individual regardless of which county or municipality it originated in, making it more comprehensive than any individual township's local records for screening purposes.
Employers, landlords, schools, and volunteer organizations operating in the Levittown area and throughout Bucks County regularly use PATCH for background screening. Pennsylvania law under CHRIA limits how conviction records may be used in employment and housing decisions, and users of PATCH results must comply with these restrictions. PATCH does not include federal records or records from other states. For multi-jurisdiction screening that requires records beyond Pennsylvania, additional requests to the FBI and other state repositories may be necessary. Individuals who wish to review their own Pennsylvania criminal history record may submit a self-request through the PATCH portal for the same $22.00 fee.
Bucks County Court Records
Court records for criminal and civil cases arising in Levittown and throughout Bucks County are available through the Unified Judicial System Web Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us. This free public tool allows searches by name or docket number and returns information from the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas and local magisterial district courts. Docket sheets available through the portal include charges filed, scheduled hearings, case status, bail conditions, and final dispositions. The UJS Portal is the recommended starting point for any Bucks County court records search and requires no registration or fee for basic lookups.
Levittown is served by multiple magisterial district courts corresponding to the different townships in which portions of the community are located. Preliminary hearings, arraignments, and summary offense proceedings are handled at the magisterial district court level. Cases advancing to the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas for felony trials, major misdemeanor matters, or sentencing are held at the county courthouse level. Both levels are searchable through the UJS Portal. Because Levittown spans multiple magisterial districts, searching by the defendant's full name through the portal is typically more efficient than searching by district when you do not know which township handled the original case.
Certified copies of court documents, required for legal proceedings, expungement petitions, professional licensing applications, or immigration matters, must be obtained directly from the Bucks County Clerk of Courts rather than through the UJS Portal. The Bucks County Justice Center is located at 100 North Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901. The Clerk of Courts handles certified copy requests and advises on fees based on document type and length. The Bucks County Prothonotary handles civil case filings separately from the criminal Clerk of Courts office. Having the correct docket number, which you can identify through the UJS Portal before visiting the courthouse, will make the certified copy request process significantly more efficient.
Levittown Crime and Public Safety Data
Because Levittown is a census-designated place rather than a municipality, there is no single unified set of crime statistics published for the community as a whole. Instead, crime statistics for the Levittown area appear in the annual Uniform Crime Reporting data for each of the individual township agencies that serve the community. Middletown Township, Bristol Township, and Falls Township each report their own annual UCR statistics to the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, which publishes the statewide UCR data at attorneygeneral.gov/pennsylvania-uniform-crime-reporting-system/. Researchers or residents seeking a comprehensive picture of crime trends across the Levittown area will need to review the reported figures for each township separately and combine them for a community-level analysis.
UCR statistics cover standardized crime categories including violent offenses such as homicide, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault, and property offenses such as burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. These figures represent only incidents that were reported to and recorded by the respective police departments. Because Levittown is a predominantly residential community with significant suburban character, property crime reporting patterns may differ from those of more urbanized areas, but the UCR methodology is standardized across all participating agencies to allow for valid comparisons.
For current public safety information specific to each section of Levittown, residents should consult the official website and any published crime alerts or community bulletins from the township police department serving their particular address. Middletown Township Police at (215) 949-1000, Bristol Township Police at 215-785-4040, and Falls Township Police at 215-949-9100 are all available during business hours to answer public safety questions and advise residents on reporting procedures and community programs. Staying engaged with the local township police department is the most reliable way to receive current information about public safety trends in a specific portion of the Levittown community.
Nearby Pennsylvania Cities
Residents of communities near Levittown access police records through their own local departments and county offices. Select a city below to learn about police records and report requests in that area.