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Is Ephrata, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 13,647 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Ephrata is a smaller community of 13,647 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 197.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,025 per 100K.

Ephrata Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEphrataPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate366.1314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1613.11983.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate241.0--268.2
Theft Rate1025.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate232.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

197.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

366/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1613/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ephrata

Violent crime in Ephrata is close to the national average. The rate of 366.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1613.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,025 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ephrata Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault241
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery82
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary243
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,025
073% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft232
073% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Ephrata Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ephrata
366.1
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ephrata
1613.1
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Ephrata Safety

Is Ephrata safe?
It depends on where in Ephrata 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 Ephrata?
197.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 366.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1613.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ephrata safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Ephrata 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 Ephrata?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ephrata generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ephrata police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ephrata?
Crime rates have held steady in Ephrata, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Ephrata compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Middle of the pack for Pennsylvania. Ephrata isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 44th percentile among Pennsylvania cities.
How safe is Ephrata to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Ephrata?
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 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Ephrata?
366.1 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (241), robbery (82), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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