Hempfield township, located in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the township has a violent crime rate of 17.4, while the US average is 22.7. This means that residents of Hempfield can feel relatively safe and secure in their community. However, the property crime rate in Hempfield is higher than the national average, at 47.7 compared to 35.4. This could be due to a variety of factors, including the rural location of the township and the presence of valuable agricultural resources. Despite the higher property crime rate, Hempfield township remains a relatively safe and peaceful place to live, offering a balance of low violent crime and moderate property crime rates.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Hempfield township (Mercer County) violent crime is 17.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Hempfield township (Mercer County) property crime is 47.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.