Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Ephrata has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to the latest data, the violent crime rate in Ephrata is 12.7, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Ephrata are less likely to be victims of violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. However, property crime in Ephrata is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 26.9 compared to 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Despite this, Ephrata remains a relatively safe community, with its low rate of violent crime making it an attractive place to live and raise a family.
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.