McSherrystown, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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66%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

38%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

72%

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}	McSherrystown_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	24	n/a (estimate)	771	1,845	2,281
Murder	1	n/a	32.1	6.6	5.7
Rape	1	n/a	32.1	25.1	38.0
Robbery	1	n/a	32.1	63.5	66.5
Assault	4	n/a	128.5	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	7	n/a (estimate)	225	266	364
Burglary	4	n/a	128.5	138.1	250.7
Theft	13	n/a	417.6	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	264.8	318.7
Property crime	17	n/a (estimate)	546	1,579	1,917

McSherrystown crime map

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

McSherrystown crime rates are 66% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in McSherrystown are 38% lower than the national average
In McSherrystown you have a 1 in 130 chance of becoming a victim of crime
McSherrystown is safer than 67% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in McSherrystown has decreased by 22%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in McSherrystown

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in McSherrystown is 1 in 445

The chance of being a victim of property crime in McSherrystown is 1 in 184

The chance of being a victim of crime in McSherrystown is 1 in 130

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

McSherrystown police department

Item	McSherrystown	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	4	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.3	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 4 McSherrystown police officers. This results in 1.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 28.1% less than the Pennsylvania average and 59.6% 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
Lake Meade, PA	2,516	54	321	375
Biglerville, PA	1,261	81	404	485
Littlestown, PA	4,494	103	475	578
McSherrystown, PA	3,076	225	546	771

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Nashville, IL	3,076	172	956	1,129
Kaunakakai, HI	3,076	120	1,069	1,189
Silt, CO	3,076	110	580	690
Hampton, SC	3,077	1,129	3,349	4,478
North Shore, VA	3,075	48	340	389
McSherrystown, PA	3,076	225	546	771

Source: The McSherrystown, 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.