The crime rate in the Gettysburg, PA Metro Area is significantly lower than the national average. According to background information, the area has a violent crime rate of 11.3, compared to the national average of 22.7. This means that residents and visitors can feel safe and secure in this region. Additionally, the property crime rate in Gettysburg is also lower than the national average, with a rate of 14.7 compared to 35.4. This indicates that the community has effective measures in place to prevent and deter both violent and property crimes. Overall, the Gettysburg, PA Metro Area is a relatively safe place, providing a sense of security for its residents and visitors.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Gettysburg Metro Area violent crime is 11.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Gettysburg Metro Area property crime is 14.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Frederick, Maryland. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Frederick, Pennsylvania. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.