Abbottstown, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

Total crime NAT. AVG.

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Abbottstown crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Abbottstown crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Abbottstown crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Abbottstown crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Abbottstown_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,125 (estimate)	1,762	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	7.9	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	29.5	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	68.1	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	174.5	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	338 (estimate)	280	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	148.2	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,171.2	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	163.0	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,787 (estimate)	1,483	1,954

Abbottstown crime map

The Abbottstown crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Abbottstown as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Abbottstown crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Abbottstown crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Abbottstown crime rates are 9% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Abbottstown are 9% lower than the national average
In Abbottstown you have a 1 in 48 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Abbottstown is safer than 32% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Abbottstown has decreased by 13%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Abbottstown

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Abbottstown is 1 in 297

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Abbottstown is 1 in 56

The chance of being a victim of crime in Abbottstown is 1 in 48

Year Over Year Crime In Abbottstown (per 100,000 people)

Abbottstown police department

Item	Abbottstown	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	1.8	3.3

Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

State	Total offenders	Pennsylvania_/100K	National_/100K
Pennsylvania	21,558	176	266

There are a total of 21,558 sex offenders in Pennsylvania. This yields a total of 176 sex offenders in Pennsylvania per 100,000 residents which is 34% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lake Heritage, PA	2,788	56	297	353
Lake Meade, PA	2,516	88	465	553
Jacobus, PA	2,510	100	528	627
Glen Rock, PA	2,332	102	538	640
East Berlin, PA	1,570	103	547	650
Biglerville, PA	1,261	106	559	665
Bonneauville, PA	1,785	108	569	677
Abbottstown, PA	884	338	1,787	2,125

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
North Key Largo, FL	884	36	220	256
Darlington, IN	884	382	1,927	2,309
Bogue, NC	884	366	1,865	2,231
Grand Rapids, OH	885	314	1,902	2,216
Valley Springs, SD	885	446	2,054	2,499
Abbottstown, PA	884	338	1,787	2,125

Source: The Abbottstown, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.