Gettysburg, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Gettysburg Police Department serves the city of Gettysburg, PA in Adams County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 301 violent crimes and 217 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.0 per 100k residents, which is 50.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 42.4 per 100k, 74.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate53.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents301 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate42.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents217 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate42.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents194 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 53.0 | A | 301 | 106.2 | -50.1% |
Property Crime | 42.4 | A | 217 | 163.6 | -74.1% |
Aggravated Assault | 10.6 | A | 59 | 22.3 | -52.4% |
Larceny | 42.4 | A | 194 | 116.4 | -63.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-White | 1 |
Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bonneauville | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
Reading Township | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
Eastern Adams Regional | 3 miles | A 12.7 | A 12.7 | Violent: 76.1% lower Property: 70.1% lower |
Bendersville | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
Latimore Township | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |