McSherrystown, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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49%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

38%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

51%

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}	McSherrystown_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	34	n/a (estimate)	1,081	1,681	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	27.8	37.5
Robbery	1	n/a	31.8	51.4	60.6
Assault	6	n/a	190.8	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	7	n/a (estimate)	223	246	359
Burglary	4	n/a	127.2	116.7	229.2
Theft	23	n/a	731.3	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	188.5	258.8
Property crime	27	n/a (estimate)	859	1,435	1,760

McSherrystown crime map

The McSherrystown crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in McSherrystown 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 McSherrystown crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the McSherrystown 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

McSherrystown crime rates are 49% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in McSherrystown are 38% lower than the national average
In McSherrystown you have a 1 in 93 chance of becoming a victim of crime
McSherrystown is safer than 67% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in McSherrystown has increased by 40%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in McSherrystown

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in McSherrystown is 1 in 450

The chance of being a victim of property crime in McSherrystown is 1 in 117

The chance of being a victim of crime in McSherrystown is 1 in 93

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

McSherrystown police department

Item	McSherrystown	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	4	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.3	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 4 McSherrystown police officers. This results in 1.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 28.1% less than the Pennsylvania average and 59.6% 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}
Lake Heritage, PA	2,788	41	238	279
Manchester, MD	4,752	180	108	287
Bonneauville, PA	1,785	56	278	334
Lake Meade, PA	2,516	50	292	342
Abbottstown, PA	884	191	191	382
Biglerville, PA	1,261	0	400	400
East Berlin, PA	1,570	79	458	537
McSherrystown, PA	3,076	223	859	1,081

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Silt, CO	3,076	236	1,284	1,520
Nashville, IL	3,076	161	954	1,114
Kaunakakai, HI	3,076	140	1,247	1,386
Hampton, SC	3,077	620	2,714	3,335
North Shore, VA	3,075	45	322	367
McSherrystown, PA	3,076	223	859	1,081

Source: The McSherrystown, 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.