Myerstown, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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57%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

57%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

57%

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.

Myerstown 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 Myerstown 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 Myerstown 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 Myerstown crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Myerstown_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	994 (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)	158 (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)	836 (estimate)	1,483	1,954

Myerstown crime map

The Myerstown crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Myerstown 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 Myerstown crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Myerstown 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

Myerstown crime rates are 57% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Myerstown are 57% lower than the national average
In Myerstown you have a 1 in 101 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Myerstown is safer than 65% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Myerstown has decreased by 13%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Myerstown

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Myerstown is 1 in 634

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Myerstown is 1 in 120

The chance of being a victim of crime in Myerstown is 1 in 101

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

Myerstown police department

Item	Myerstown	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	3	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.0	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 3 Myerstown police officers. This results in 1.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 46.7% less than the Pennsylvania average and 70.1% less than the National average.

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}
Fivepointville, PA	1,236	82	433	515
Brickerville, PA	1,274	89	470	558
Swartzville, PA	2,729	92	486	577
Jonestown, PA	1,932	96	507	603
Terre Hill, PA	1,163	98	521	619
Adamstown, PA	2,286	100	531	631
Reinholds, PA	1,978	101	535	636
Myerstown, PA	3,217	158	836	994

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Frostproof, FL	3,217	177	1,073	1,250
Canyon Creek, WA	3,218	211	1,887	2,098
St. Maries, ID	3,219	109	418	526
Four Bridges, OH	3,220	56	340	396
Country Squire Lakes, IN	3,220	231	1,166	1,397
Myerstown, PA	3,217	158	836	994

Source: The Myerstown, 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.