East Hempfield Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The East Hempfield Township Police Department serves the city of East Hempfield Township, PA in Lancaster County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 420 violent crimes and 722 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 44.5 per 100k residents, which is 58.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 74.2 per 100k, 54.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 AAnnual Rate44.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents420 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate74.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents722 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate63.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents622 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 44.5 | A | 420 | 106.2 | -58.1% |
| Property Crime | 74.2 | A | 722 | 163.6 | -54.7% |
| Rape | 3.7 | C | 12 | 3.5 | +4.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.7 | A | 36 | 22.3 | -83.3% |
| Burglary | 7.4 | A | 55 | 24.0 | -69.1% |
| Larceny | 63.0 | A | 622 | 116.4 | -45.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.7 | A | 41 | 22.2 | -83.3% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 0 miles | C 118.9 | C 148.6 | Violent: 167.1% higher Property: 100.3% higher |
| Elizabethtown | 0 miles | B 74.5 | A 8.3 | Violent: 67.4% higher Property: 88.8% lower |
| Mount Joy | 0 miles | A 24.0 | A 96.1 | Violent: 46.0% lower Property: 29.5% higher |
| West Lampeter Township | 0 miles | A 28.8 | A 17.3 | Violent: 35.4% lower Property: 76.7% lower |
| Christiana | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |