The small town of Mount Joy, PA, with a population of 17,000, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. However, in recent years, there has been an increase in violent crime, with a rate of 22.5 per 1,000 residents, just slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. Property crime, on the other hand, has remained relatively steady at 26.7 per 1,000 residents, lower than the national average of 35.4. Despite being a peaceful and close-knit community, Mount Joy has seen a rise in violent crime in recent years, causing concern among its residents. Police and community efforts are being made to address this issue and maintain the safety and security of this quaint town.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Mount Joy (zip 17552) violent crime is 22.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Mount Joy (zip 17552) property crime is 26.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Mount Joy, Pennsylvania does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of West Hempfield, Pennsylvania. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of West Hempfield, Pennsylvania. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.