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Is York, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 45,342 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, York faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 84% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,739 per 100K.

York Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricYorkPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate359.3314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2334.21983.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate205.0--268.2
Theft Rate1739.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate284.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

269.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

359/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2334/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for York

Violent crime in York is close to the national average. The rate of 359.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2334.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,739 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

York Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault205
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery80
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary454
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,739
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft284
089% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How York Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

York
359.3
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

York
2334.2
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About York Safety

Is York safe?
Not especially. York earns a D with a crime rate of 269.3 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 York?
269.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 359.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2334.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is York safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. York's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,739 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in York?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in York generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the York police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in York?
No. Crime in York has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does York compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. York ranks behind about 93% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is York 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 York?
Bad. A D grade and 269.3 per-thousand rate put York below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 359 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in York?
359.3 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (205), robbery (80), and murder (6.0) 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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