Elizabethtown, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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66%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

77%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

63%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Elizabethtown_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	88	n/a (estimate)	727	1,681	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	27.8	37.5
Robbery	1	n/a	8.3	51.4	60.6
Assault	9	n/a	74.3	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	10	n/a (estimate)	83	246	359
Burglary	2	n/a	16.5	116.7	229.2
Theft	75	n/a	619.2	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	8.3	188.5	258.8
Property crime	78	n/a (estimate)	644	1,435	1,760

Elizabethtown crime map

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

Elizabethtown crime rates are 66% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Elizabethtown are 77% lower than the national average
In Elizabethtown you have a 1 in 138 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Elizabethtown is safer than 39% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Elizabethtown has decreased by 56%

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Daily Crime In Elizabethtown (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Elizabethtown on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Pennsylvania and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Elizabethtown (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Pennsylvania, are 2.31 times less than the state average and 2.92 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Elizabethtown on a daily basis are 2.97 times less than than Pennsylvania average and 4.35 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Elizabethtown are 2.23 times less than the daily state average and 2.73 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Elizabethtown (higher is better)

Is Elizabethtown safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Pennsylvania as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Elizabethtown to other cities in the state and across the country, Elizabethtown is 26% safer than other cities of Pennsylvania and 39% safer than other cities in the nation. Elizabethtown has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Elizabethtown

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Elizabethtown is 1 in 1212

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Elizabethtown is 1 in 156

The chance of being a victim of crime in Elizabethtown is 1 in 138

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania? If you reside in Elizabethtown, then there is a 1 in 1212 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 156. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 138 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Elizabethtown.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Elizabethtown, PA is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Elizabethtown has decreased by 65%, while the property crime rate in Elizabethtown has decreased by 54% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Elizabethtown has decreased by 56% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Elizabethtown police department

Item	Elizabethtown	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	18	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.5	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 18 Elizabethtown police officers. This results in 1.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 15.4% less than the Pennsylvania average and 52.5% 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}
Cornwall, PA	4,319	44	29	73
Cleona, PA	1,997	0	163	163
Colony Park, PA	1,135	43	248	291
Penryn, PA	1,058	55	323	378
Mount Joy, PA	8,204	24	407	431
Grantley, PA	4,320	64	373	437
Millersville, PA	8,309	10	470	480
Elizabethtown, PA	11,445	83	644	727

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City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Magalia, CA	11,444	635	2,714	3,348
Madison Heights, VA	11,447	279	2,006	2,285
Lyndon, KY	11,451	101	2,528	2,629
Upper Montclair, NJ	11,439	83	544	627
Emmaus, PA	11,438	74	873	947
Elizabethtown, PA	11,445	83	644	727

Source: The Elizabethtown, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.