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Is Hanover, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 16,684 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hanover is a smaller community of 16,684 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 218.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,268 per 100K.

Hanover Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHanoverPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate361.7314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1820.31983.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate296.0--268.2
Theft Rate1268.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate400.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

218.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

362/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1820/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hanover

Violent crime in Hanover is close to the national average. The rate of 361.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1820.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,268 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hanover Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault296
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery85
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary274
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,268
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft400
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hanover Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hanover
361.7
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hanover
1820.3
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hanover Safety

Is Hanover safe?
Not especially. Hanover earns a C with a crime rate of 218.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hanover?
218.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 361.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1820.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hanover safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hanover's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,268 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hanover?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hanover generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hanover police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hanover?
No. Crime in Hanover has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Hanover compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Hanover ranks behind about 72% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Hanover to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Hanover?
Bad. A C grade and 218.2 per-thousand rate put Hanover below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 362 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hanover?
361.7 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (296), robbery (85), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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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.

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