Ephrata, PA Crime


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Ephrata borough, PA is a relatively safe place to live when compared to the national average. The violent crime rate in Ephrata borough is only 12.7, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Furthermore, the property crime rate in Ephrata borough is 26.9, which is also much lower than the U.S. average of 35.4. This suggests that Ephrata borough has a strong law enforcement presence and low criminal activity overall, making it a desirable place to live for those looking for safety and security.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Ephrata violent crime is 12.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Ephrata property crime is 26.9. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Ephrata, PA Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
200087.807.343.936.61903.41831632.587.8
2002211022.615.1173.31883.8293.91469.4120.6
2003190.1030.415.2144.52296.8479.11680.7136.9
2004181.8037.930.3113.62287.7280.31871.1136.4
2005128.7030.322.775.72135.6363.51650.9121.2
200691.6015.353.422.92060.4396.81495.7167.9
2007229.602391.8114.82196.4512.71522.9160.7
20102347.515.175.5135.91879.7324.61517.337.7
2011178.6029.837.2111.62016.8394.41592.629.8
2012207022.273.9110.92114.3273.51796.444.4
2013206.8022.236.9147.71824.1295.41469.659.1
2014258.4036.97.4214.11469.2295.31122.251.7
2015308.37.24350.2207.91261.7150.51075.335.8
2016215021.543150.51232.5143.31053.435.8
2017266.1028.836201.31208172.6999.536
2018164.80014.3150.51253.9157.61060.535.8

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Akron, PA49.6396.74,01422019
Ephrata township, PA76.31,421.310,14032019
West Earl, PA35.3658.68,05142018
Denver, PA103.1876.13,67642018
East Cocalico, PA75.7596.110,39952018
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Ephrata township, PA76.31,421.310,14032019
East Cocalico, PA75.7596.110,39952018
Warwick township (Lancaster County), PA51.1539.917,36262010
Lititz, PA84.7264.69,01672018
Manheim township, PA123.81,376.435,60892018

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Over 16 years ago

hi. i live in Ephrata, Pa. Looking forward to learning where some of the best places are to live with year round temps above 50. i love the beach, pools, bicycling, etc.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Just heard the other day that there are basically two kinds of homes being built in this area. The first kind is like the home we own (duplex in a developement) and  More

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Over 18 years ago

We just heard from good friend last week that this area is really growing. The housing developements and the homes being built are catering to two categories: new duplex  More

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