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Crime & Safety in Lancaster, PA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Lancaster has a violent crime rate of 679 per 100,000 residents, 79% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 276.4 per 100,000, robbery at 278.1, rape at 114.6. The murder rate is 10.1 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,862 per 100,000, 97% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,159, burglary at 585, vehicle theft at 118 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 52 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Lancaster receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Lancaster vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent679.3/100K
79% above US avg
Murder10.1/100K
60% above US avg
Rape114.6/100K
Robbery278.1/100K
Assault276.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,861.8/100K
97% above US avg
Burglary584.9/100K
Theft3,158.9/100K
Vehicle Theft118.0/100K
Arson16.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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