Damascus, PA has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States, with a violent crime rate of 12.6 and a property crime rate of 22.1. This is significantly lower than the national averages of 22.7 for violent crime and 35.4 for property crime. Despite these statistics, the small town has not been immune to crime. In recent years, there have been several incidents of theft and vandalism reported, causing concern among residents. However, the town's close-knit community and strong sense of security have helped to keep crime rates relatively low. With ongoing efforts to improve safety measures and maintain a strong community, Damascus, PA continues to strive towards a safer and more secure environment for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Damascus violent crime is 12.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Damascus property crime is 22.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Damascus, Pennsylvania does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Berlin township (Wayne County), Pennsylvania. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Berlin township (Wayne County), Pennsylvania. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.