C+
12%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
57%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
25%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleHanover/100k peoplePennsylvania/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime424n/a (estimate)2,5541,8452,281
Murder3n/a18.16.65.7
Rape0n/a0.025.138.0
Robbery4n/a24.163.566.5
Assault19n/a114.5171.2264.1
Violent crime26n/a (estimate)157266364
Burglary15n/a90.4138.1250.7
Theft373n/a2,246.91,176.21,347.2
Vehicle theft10n/a60.2264.8318.7
Property crime398n/a (estimate)2,3971,5791,917

Hanover crime map



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

      • Hanover crime rates are 12% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Hanover are 57% lower than the national average
      • In Hanover you have a 1 in 40 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Hanover is safer than 36% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Hanover has increased by 28%

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        Daily Crime In Hanover (per 100,000 people)

        The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Hanover for every 100,000 residents. The Hanover total amount of daily crime is 1.38 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.12 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Hanover, is 1.70 times less than the Pennsylvania average, and it is 2.32 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Hanover has a daily crime average that is 1.52 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.25 times more than the daily national rate.

        How Safe is Hanover (higher is better)

        Is Hanover 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 Hanover to other cities in the state and across the country, Hanover is 27% safer than other cities of Pennsylvania and 36% safer than other cities in the nation. Hanover has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Hanover

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Hanover is 1 in 639
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Hanover is 1 in 42
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Hanover is 1 in 40
        Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Hanover, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 639. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 42 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Hanover is 1 in 40.

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

        Determining whether Hanover is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Hanover violent crime rates have decreased by 50%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 43% year over year. Total crimes for Hanover has increased by 28% in the same time frame.

        Hanover police department

        Item Hanover Pennsylvania National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)2814,701558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents1.81.83.3
        There are a total of 28 Hanover police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 0.3% less than the Pennsylvania average and 44% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

        State Total offenders Pennsylvania /100K National /100K
        Pennsylvania21,558176266
        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.

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        Manchester, MD4,75291109199
        Bonneauville, PA1,7850225225
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        Lake Heritage, PA2,78844262306
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        Loganville, PA1,31169408477
        Grantley, PA4,32069410479
        Hanover, PA15,6751572,3972,554

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        Jasper, IN15,681197590787
        North Arlington, NJ15,681611,2991,360
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        La Palma, CA15,6571072,1712,278
        White Oak, MD15,6553951,9202,315
        Hanover, PA15,6751572,3972,554
        Source: The Hanover, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.