Lancaster, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lancaster Police Department serves the city of Lancaster, PA in Lancaster County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,156 violent crimes and 3,648 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 113.6 per 100k residents, which is 7.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 139.8 per 100k, 14.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 CAnnual Rate113.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,156 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents203 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents608 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate139.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,648 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents318 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate115.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,011 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents296 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 113.6 | C | 2156 | 106.2 | +7.0% |
| Property Crime | 139.8 | B | 3648 | 163.6 | -14.5% |
| Robbery | 1.8 | A | 203 | 5.8 | -69.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.7 | C | 608 | 22.3 | +2.1% |
| Burglary | 14.0 | A | 318 | 24.0 | -41.8% |
| Larceny | 115.4 | C | 3011 | 116.4 | -0.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.0 | A | 296 | 22.2 | -68.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manheim Township | 2 miles | A 52.6 | A 74.9 | Violent: 53.7% lower Property: 46.4% lower |
| Columbia | 3 miles | C 118.9 | C 148.6 | Violent: 4.6% higher Property: 6.3% higher |
| Elizabethtown | 3 miles | B 74.5 | A 8.3 | Violent: 34.4% lower Property: 94.1% lower |
| Mount Joy | 3 miles | A 24.0 | A 96.1 | Violent: 78.9% lower Property: 31.3% lower |
| West Lampeter Township | 3 miles | A 28.8 | A 17.3 | Violent: 74.7% lower Property: 87.7% lower |