Lower Allen Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lower Allen Township Police Department serves the city of Lower Allen Township, PA in Cumberland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 442 violent crimes and 1,020 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 37.3 per 100k residents, which is 64.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 139.8 per 100k, 14.6% 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 AAnnual Rate37.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents442 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate139.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,020 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents81 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate125.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents905 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 37.3 | A | 442 | 106.2 | -64.9% |
| Property Crime | 139.8 | B | 1020 | 163.6 | -14.6% |
| Burglary | 9.3 | A | 81 | 24.0 | -61.2% |
| Larceny | 125.8 | C | 905 | 116.4 | +8.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.7 | A | 31 | 22.2 | -79.0% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Pennsboro Township | 0 miles | A 37.7 | A 66.0 | Violent: 1.1% higher Property: 52.8% lower |
| Carlisle | 5 miles | A 25.7 | B 124.3 | Violent: 31.0% lower Property: 11.1% lower |
| Mount Holly Springs | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| North Middleton Township | 7 miles | A 24.0 | A 40.0 | Violent: 35.6% lower Property: 71.4% lower |
| Newville | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |