CityCheck
CitiesSafetyAskPlan
C+

Is Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 11,961 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Elizabethtown is a smaller community of 11,961 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 195.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,084 per 100K.

Elizabethtown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricElizabethtownPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate326.6314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1631.21983.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate193.0--268.2
Theft Rate1084.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate379.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC+

195.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

327/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1631/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Elizabethtown

Violent crime in Elizabethtown is close to the national average. The rate of 326.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1631.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,084 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Elizabethtown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault193
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary171
063% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,084
077% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft379
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Elizabethtown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elizabethtown
326.6
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elizabethtown
1631.2
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Elizabethtown Safety

Is Elizabethtown safe?
It depends on where in Elizabethtown you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Elizabethtown?
195.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 326.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1631.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Elizabethtown safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Elizabethtown has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Elizabethtown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Elizabethtown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Elizabethtown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Elizabethtown?
Crime rates have held steady in Elizabethtown, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Elizabethtown compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Elizabethtown ranks behind about 62% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Elizabethtown to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Elizabethtown?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Elizabethtown?
326.6 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (193), robbery (63), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

Nearby Cities in Pennsylvania

Similar-sized communities in Pennsylvania. Compare crime rates across the state.

C+
See crime rates in New Kensington11,759 pop · Grade C+
C-
See crime rates in Meadville12,230 pop · Grade C-
C
See crime rates in St. Marys12,253 pop · Grade C
C
See crime rates in Yeadon12,320 pop · Grade C
C
See crime rates in Jefferson Hills12,357 pop · Grade C
C
See crime rates in Lower Burrell11,470 pop · Grade C
View all Pennsylvania city safety grades

Looking for things to do? See activities, events and places in Elizabethtown

Get weekly safety updates for Elizabethtown

Weekly crime trend updates and safety grade changes delivered to your inbox.

2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

Know before you go

CityCheck covers safety grades, crime data, and things to do for every US city.

Explore cities