Lancaster, PA Crime


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Located in southeastern Pennsylvania, Lancaster is known for its charming Amish community and rich history. However, the city has also faced its share of crime, with a violent crime rate of 41.3, well above the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Property crime is also a concern in Lancaster, with a rate of 54.1 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes theft, burglary, and vehicle theft. Despite efforts from law enforcement and community organizations, the crime rates in Lancaster remain high, making it important for residents and visitors to remain aware and take precautions while in the city.

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

Lancaster violent crime is 41.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Lancaster property crime is 54.1. (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
Lancaster, PA Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
20001128.314.883.4618.8411.35988.21000.54452.2535.5
2001901.17.165.6503.8324.65387954.33760.5672.3
2002842.87.176422.3337.55738.91083.14053.3602.5
2003998.814.366.3439.3478.85438.91009.63859.1570.3
2004662.75.455.8325.9275.55567.8774.34287.5506
2005759.71.857.9341.9358.15471.59934107.7370.8
2006970.712.880.3445.2432.45773.2976.24218.6578.4
2007943.99.269.6441.7423.45960.210194473.8467.4
2008978.15.565.9439.6467.15632.41115.54183.5333.4
2009846.816.555.1442.7332.55249.71010.33956.6282.9
2010919.4999385426.45140.21048.93886.2205.1
2011846.98.462.2364.6411.75064.6892.33995.9176.4
201277311.661.5345.8354.14820.9729.83908.2182.9
2013837.18.489.3419.43204534.3742.83646.6144.9
2014679.310.1114.6278.1276.43861.8584.93158.9118
201579611.8134.9274.9374.43656.3430.13081.2145
2016820.76.7155276.4382.53646.8429.73080.6136.5
2017895.38.4163.9238.2484.83376.7346.32853.1177.4
2018701.13.3160.6153.9383.22643.9274.42228.9140.6

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Lancaster township, PA122.31,997.016,30222019
Millersville, PA119.3895.07,20432018
Manheim township, PA123.81,376.435,60842018
West Lampeter, PA55.9577.915,46542018
Pequea, PA176.21,018.05,10852019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Reading, PA702.02,242.781,168292018
Lower Paxton, PA176.51,349.044,949322018
Wilmington, DE1,498.14,460.273,098462019
Upper Darby, PA529.41,052.779,020542018
Lower Merion, PA48.51,461.660,141542019

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

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Lancaster is really nice in some parts, but it seems like the further away you get from downtown the worse it gets. I grew up around Saint Joseph and manor and saw  More

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I was there last weekend and was extremely favorably impressed. The only hesitation, and question, I have about the place is the high crime rate. It is hard to tell from  More

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Over 10 years ago

Lancaster is the nation's oldest inland city located in central PA amid Amish farmlands. Walkable and soon to be bike friendly, it offers a variety of great restaurants  More

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