West Earl Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Earl Township Police Department serves the city of West Earl Township, PA in Lancaster County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 52 violent crimes and 86 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 31.8 per 100k residents, which is 70.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 47.7 per 100k, 70.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate31.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate47.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate39.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 31.8 | A | 52 | 106.2 | -70.1% |
| Property Crime | 47.7 | A | 86 | 163.6 | -70.9% |
| Burglary | 8.0 | A | 8 | 24.0 | -66.9% |
| Larceny | 39.7 | A | 75 | 116.4 | -65.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 0 miles | C 118.9 | C 148.6 | Violent: 273.9% higher Property: 211.6% higher |
| Elizabethtown | 0 miles | B 74.5 | A 8.3 | Violent: 134.3% higher Property: 82.6% lower |
| Mount Joy | 0 miles | A 24.0 | A 96.1 | Violent: 24.4% lower Property: 101.4% higher |
| West Lampeter Township | 0 miles | A 28.8 | A 17.3 | Violent: 9.5% lower Property: 63.8% lower |
| Christiana | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |