Lancaster, Pennsylvania County has experienced a decrease in both violent and property crimes in recent years, according to statistics from
's Crime Index. With a current rate of 10.9 for violent crime, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7, the community has made significant strides in promoting safety and reducing crime. Similarly, the property crime rate in Lancaster is 21, also lower than the US average of 35.4. However, despite this positive trend, there are still ongoing efforts to address and prevent crime in the area. Community programs and initiatives, as well as law enforcement efforts, continue to work towards creating a safer and more secure environment for residents and visitors in Lancaster County.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lancaster County violent crime is 10.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Lancaster County property crime is 21.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Newark, New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Newark, Pennsylvania. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.