Hamburg, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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26%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

20%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

27%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Hamburg_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	71	n/a (estimate)	1,565	1,681	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.0
Rape	4	n/a	88.2	27.8	37.5
Robbery	1	n/a	22.0	51.4	60.6
Assault	8	n/a	176.3	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	13	n/a (estimate)	287	246	359
Burglary	10	n/a	220.4	116.7	229.2
Theft	44	n/a	969.8	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	4	n/a	88.2	188.5	258.8
Property crime	58	n/a (estimate)	1,278	1,435	1,760

Hamburg crime map

The Hamburg crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Hamburg as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Hamburg crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Hamburg crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Hamburg crime rates are 26% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Hamburg are 20% lower than the national average
In Hamburg you have a 1 in 64 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Hamburg is safer than 56% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Hamburg has increased by 29%

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Daily Crime In Hamburg (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Hamburg for every 100,000 residents. The Hamburg total amount of daily crime is 1.07 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.35 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Hamburg, is 1.17 times more than the Pennsylvania average, and it is 1.25 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Hamburg has a daily crime average that is 1.12 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.38 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Hamburg (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Hamburg in comparison to other Pennsylvania communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Hamburg safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Hamburg being safer than 45% of cities in Pennsylvania and 56% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Pennsylvania cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Hamburg. In conclusion, Hamburg ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Hamburg

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Hamburg is 1 in 349

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Hamburg is 1 in 79

The chance of being a victim of crime in Hamburg is 1 in 64

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Hamburg? If you reside in Hamburg, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 349. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 79 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Hamburg, is 1 in 64.

Year Over Year Crime In Hamburg (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether Hamburg is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Hamburg violent crime rates have increased by 63%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 23% year over year. Total crimes for Hamburg has increased by 28% in the same time frame.

Hamburg police department

Item	Hamburg	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	5	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.2	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 5 Hamburg police officers. This results in 1.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 36.4% less than the Pennsylvania average and 64.3% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

State	Total offenders	Pennsylvania_/100K	National_/100K
Pennsylvania	21,558	176	266

There are a total of 21,558 sex offenders in Pennsylvania. This yields a total of 176 sex offenders in Pennsylvania per 100,000 residents which is 34% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Bernville, PA	868	0	0	0
Womelsdorf, PA	2,886	35	69	104
Spring Ridge, PA	1,003	35	201	236
Muhlenberg Park, PA	1,325	55	323	378
Minersville, PA	4,174	227	250	476
Oley, PA	1,065	83	487	570
Lake Wynonah, PA	2,697	85	496	581
Hamburg, PA	4,369	287	1,278	1,565

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Mary Esther, FL	4,370	127	673	799
Isle of Palms, SC	4,371	137	1,325	1,462
North Terre Haute, IN	4,371	228	1,006	1,234
Clarkdale, AZ	4,367	20	553	573
Okauchee Lake, WI	4,373	72	300	372
Hamburg, PA	4,369	287	1,278	1,565

Source: The Hamburg, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.