Littlestown, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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75%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

72%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

75%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

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.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Littlestown_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	28	n/a (estimate)	578	1,845	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.6	5.7
Rape	2	n/a	41.3	25.1	38.0
Robbery	2	n/a	41.3	63.5	66.5
Assault	1	n/a	20.7	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	5	n/a (estimate)	103	266	364
Burglary	1	n/a	20.7	138.1	250.7
Theft	22	n/a	454.5	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	264.8	318.7
Property crime	23	n/a (estimate)	475	1,579	1,917

Littlestown crime map

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

Littlestown crime rates are 75% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Littlestown are 72% lower than the national average
In Littlestown you have a 1 in 173 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Littlestown is safer than 59% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Littlestown has decreased by 26%

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Daily Crime In Littlestown (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Littlestown, PA per 100,000 people. In Littlestown, the total number of daily crimes is 3.19 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 3.94 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Littlestown is 2.58 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 3.52 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Littlestown has a daily crime rate that is 3.32 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 4.03 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Littlestown (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Littlestown, Pennsylvania compared to other areas of Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Littlestown safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Littlestown is safer than 48% of Pennsylvania cities, and 59% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Littlestown. At this time, Littlestown sees a above average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Littlestown

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Littlestown is 1 in 969

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Littlestown is 1 in 211

The chance of being a victim of crime in Littlestown is 1 in 173

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Littlestown, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 969. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 211 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 Littlestown is 1 in 173.

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

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Littlestown is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Littlestown has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 42% in Littlestown, while property crimes in Littlestown have decreased by 21%. Total crime has decreased by 26% year over year.

Littlestown police department

Item	Littlestown	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	9	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.0	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 9 Littlestown police officers. This results in 2.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 10.9% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 37.7% 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}
Manchester, MD	4,752	91	109	199
Bonneauville, PA	1,785	0	225	225
Abbottstown, PA	884	0	290	290
Lake Heritage, PA	2,788	44	262	306
Biglerville, PA	1,261	81	404	485
East Berlin, PA	1,570	85	504	589
Gettysburg, PA	7,684	85	520	604
Littlestown, PA	4,494	103	475	578

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Newton Falls, OH	4,494	228	1,347	1,574
Whiteland, IN	4,495	129	995	1,124
Poplar Grove, IL	4,497	178	988	1,166
Mount Vernon, MO	4,490	109	1,793	1,902
Benton, KY	4,498	42	1,091	1,133
Littlestown, PA	4,494	103	475	578

Source: The Littlestown, 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.