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Lower Swatara Township, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Lower Swatara Township Police Department serves the city of Lower Swatara Township, PA in Dauphin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 92 violent crimes and 168 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 10.1 per 100k residents, which is 90.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 20.2 per 100k, 87.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 A
Annual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate20.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents168 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate20.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents147 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime10.1A92106.2-90.5%
Property Crime20.2A168163.6-87.6%
Aggravated Assault10.1A2822.3-54.5%
Larceny20.2A147116.4-82.6%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Highspire 1 miles
C 110.1
A 73.4
Violent: 988.2% higher
Property: 262.9% higher
Middletown 3 miles
A 62.4
A 52.0
Violent: 516.4% higher
Property: 156.9% higher
Swatara Township 3 miles
C 108.1
F 307.4
Violent: 968.4% higher
Property: 1419.8% higher
Royalton 3 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Steelton 4 miles
F 192.4
B 128.3
Violent: 1801.5% higher
Property: 534.2% higher