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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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleMcSherrystown/100k peoplePennsylvania/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime24n/a (estimate)7711,8452,281
Murder1n/a32.16.65.7
Rape1n/a32.125.138.0
Robbery1n/a32.163.566.5
Assault4n/a128.5171.2264.1
Violent crime7n/a (estimate)225266364
Burglary4n/a128.5138.1250.7
Theft13n/a417.61,176.21,347.2
Vehicle theft0n/a0.0264.8318.7
Property crime17n/a (estimate)5461,5791,917

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%

      McSherrystown, PA Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Pennsylvania has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Pennsylvania has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in McSherrystown each year?
      • 4. Is the McSherrystown crime rate higher or lower than the Pennsylvania average?
      • 5. McSherrystown is safer than 57% of all other cities in Pennsylvania.
       
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      Daily Crime In McSherrystown (per 100,000 people)

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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)414,701558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residents1.31.83.3
      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
      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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      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.