Adams County, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Adams County in PA is served by 22 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,512 violent crimes and 2,041 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 19.7 per 100k residents, which is 81.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 21.0 per 100k, 87.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate19.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,512 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents274 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate21.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,041 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents296 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate12.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,628 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime19.7A2512106.2-81.4%
Property Crime21.0A2041163.6-87.2%
Homicide0.1A80.5-74.5%
Rape0.0A1273.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A345.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault2.8A27422.3-87.4%
Burglary8.0A29624.0-66.8%
Larceny12.4A1628116.4-89.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.5A9522.2-97.5%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Adams County Sheriff's Office

Gettysburg Police Department

Gettysburg, PA

Littlestown Police Department

Littlestown, PA

Conewago Township Police Department, Adams County

McSherrystown Police Department

Mcsherrystown, PA

Cumberland Township Police Department, Adams County

East Berlin Police Department

East Berlin, PA

Liberty Township Police Department, Adams County

Reading Township Police Department

Reading Township, PA

Biglerville Police Department

Biglerville, PA

Bonneauville Police Department

Bonneauville, PA

Eastern Adams Regional Police Department

Eastern Adams Regional, PA

Bendersville Police Department

Bendersville, PA

Carroll Valley Police Department

Carroll Valley, PA

Latimore Township Police Department

Latimore Township, PA

Abbottstown

Bureau of Forestry:

Office of Attorney General Region 2:

State Police: Adams County

State Police, Bureau of Criminal Investigation: Adams County

Adams County Drug Task Force

County Detective: