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 AHomicide
Grade ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 19.7 | A | 2512 | 106.2 | -81.4% |
| Property Crime | 21.0 | A | 2041 | 163.6 | -87.2% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -74.5% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 127 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 34 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.8 | A | 274 | 22.3 | -87.4% |
| Burglary | 8.0 | A | 296 | 24.0 | -66.8% |
| Larceny | 12.4 | A | 1628 | 116.4 | -89.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.5 | A | 95 | 22.2 | -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