Shenandoah, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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38%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

22%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

41%

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}	Shenandoah_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	60	n/a (estimate)	1,416	1,845	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.6	5.7
Rape	1	n/a	23.6	25.1	38.0
Robbery	5	n/a	118.0	63.5	66.5
Assault	6	n/a	141.6	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	12	n/a (estimate)	283	266	364
Burglary	9	n/a	212.4	138.1	250.7
Theft	39	n/a	920.2	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	264.8	318.7
Property crime	48	n/a (estimate)	1,133	1,579	1,917

Shenandoah crime map

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

Shenandoah crime rates are 38% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Shenandoah are 22% lower than the national average
In Shenandoah you have a 1 in 71 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Shenandoah is safer than 40% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Shenandoah has decreased by 33%

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Daily Crime In Shenandoah (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Shenandoah, PA per 100,000 people. In Shenandoah, the total number of daily crimes is 1.30 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.61 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Shenandoah is 1.06 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.28 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Shenandoah has a daily crime rate that is 1.39 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.69 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Shenandoah (higher is better)

Is Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah to other cities in the state and across the country, Shenandoah is 30% safer than other cities of Pennsylvania and 40% safer than other cities in the nation. Shenandoah has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Shenandoah

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Shenandoah is 1 in 354

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Shenandoah is 1 in 89

The chance of being a victim of crime in Shenandoah is 1 in 71

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania? If you reside in Shenandoah, then there is a 1 in 354 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 89. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 71 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Shenandoah.

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

A good indicator of whether Shenandoah is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Shenandoah has decreased by 30%, while the property crime rate in Shenandoah has decreased by 34% year over year. The number of total crimes in Shenandoah has decreased by 33% year over year.

Shenandoah police department

Item	Shenandoah	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	4	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	0.8	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 4 Shenandoah police officers. This results in 0.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 56.7% less than the Pennsylvania average and 75.7% 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}
Coaldale, PA	2,164	0	0	0
McAdoo, PA	2,631	0	0	0
Port Carbon, PA	1,701	0	0	0
Conyngham, PA	1,862	0	220	220
Minersville, PA	4,174	68	205	273
Hometown, PA	1,540	55	328	383
Frackville, PA	3,632	0	404	404
Shenandoah, PA	4,789	283	1,133	1,416

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Nassau Village-Ratliff, FL	4,789	206	1,075	1,281
Wrightsboro, NC	4,788	290	1,534	1,824
West Milton, OH	4,790	216	1,281	1,497
Holts Summit, MO	4,790	313	1,427	1,740
Westlake, LA	4,788	155	2,297	2,452
Shenandoah, PA	4,789	283	1,133	1,416

Source: The Shenandoah, 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.