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Is Lebanon, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 26,479 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lebanon is a smaller community of 26,479 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 213.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,277 per 100K.

Lebanon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLebanonPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate398.2314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1733.71983.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate315.0--268.2
Theft Rate1277.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate290.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

398/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1734/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lebanon

Violent crime in Lebanon is close to the national average. The rate of 398.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1733.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,277 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 315 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Lebanon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault315
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary245
091% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,277
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft290
091% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lebanon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lebanon
398.2
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lebanon
1733.7
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lebanon Safety

Is Lebanon safe?
Not especially. Lebanon earns a C with a crime rate of 213.2 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 Lebanon?
213.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 398.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1733.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lebanon safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Lebanon 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 Lebanon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lebanon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lebanon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lebanon?
No. Crime in Lebanon has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Lebanon compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Middle of the pack for Pennsylvania. Lebanon isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Pennsylvania cities.
How safe is Lebanon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Lebanon?
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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Lebanon?
398.2 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (315), robbery (50), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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