Lancaster County, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lancaster County in PA is served by 33 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,343 violent crimes and 15,186 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 32.4 per 100k residents, which is 69.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 67.4 per 100k, 58.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AHomicide
Grade ARape
Grade ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 32.4 | A | 8343 | 106.2 | -69.5% |
| Property Crime | 67.4 | A | 15186 | 163.6 | -58.8% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 47 | 0.5 | -88.5% |
| Rape | 1.2 | A | 459 | 3.5 | -66.4% |
| Robbery | 0.6 | A | 363 | 5.8 | -89.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.2 | A | 1563 | 22.3 | -67.7% |
| Burglary | 9.0 | A | 1496 | 24.0 | -62.6% |
| Larceny | 54.0 | A | 12658 | 116.4 | -53.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.3 | A | 926 | 22.2 | -80.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lancaster County Sheriff's Office
Columbia Police Department
Columbia, PA
Elizabethtown Police Department
Elizabethtown, PA
Ephrata Police Department
Ephrata, PA
Lancaster Police Department
Lancaster, PA
Lititz Police Department
Lititz, PA
Manheim Police Department
Manheim, PA
Manheim Township Police Department
Manheim Township, PA
Mount Joy Police Department
Mount Joy, PA
New Holland Police Department
New Holland, PA
Millersville Police Department
Millersville, PA
West Lampeter Township Police Department
West Lampeter Township, PA
Christiana Police Department
Christiana, PA
East Hempfield Township Police Department
East Hempfield Township, PA
Manor Township Police Department, Lancaster County
Northwest Lancaster County Regional Police Department
Pequea Township Police Department
Pequea Township, PA
Quarryville Police Department
Quarryville, PA
Strasburg Police Department
Strasburg, PA
West Hempfield Township Police Department
West Hempfield Township, PA
East Cocalico Township Police Department
East Cocalico Township, PA
Susquehanna Regional Police Department
Susquehanna Regional, PA
East Earl Township Police Department
East Earl Township, PA
East Lampeter Township Police Department
East Lampeter Township, PA
County Detective: Lancaster County
West Earl Township Police Department
West Earl Township, PA