West Hempfield Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Hempfield Township Police Department serves the city of West Hempfield Township, PA in Lancaster County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 161 violent crimes and 443 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 9.9 per 100k residents, which is 90.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 29.7 per 100k, 81.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 9.9 | A | 161 | 106.2 | -90.7% |
Property Crime | 29.7 | A | 443 | 163.6 | -81.8% |
Aggravated Assault | 5.0 | A | 51 | 22.3 | -77.7% |
Larceny | 29.7 | A | 364 | 116.4 | -74.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Anti-Church of Jesus Christ | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Millersville | 5 miles | A 10.1 | A 60.4 | Violent: 1.5% higher Property: 103.0% higher |
Lancaster | 6 miles | C 113.6 | B 139.8 | Violent: 1046.4% higher Property: 370.3% higher |
Manheim Township | 7 miles | A 52.6 | A 74.9 | Violent: 430.7% higher Property: 151.9% higher |
Manheim | 7 miles | A 60.0 | C 180.0 | Violent: 505.4% higher Property: 505.4% higher |
Lititz | 9 miles | A 20.4 | A 10.2 | Violent: 106.3% higher Property: 65.6% lower |