The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Ephrata, PA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A+
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$6.30 million

Cost of Crime™ for Ephrata, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $488 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Ephrata in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Ephrata, PA Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Ephrata ranks in the 91st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 91% of cities but less safe than 9%. This analysis applies only to Ephrata's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ephrata is 12.01 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ephrata Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ephrata varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 62 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 114 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Ephrata, PA see the most incidents - about 79 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 15 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ephrata, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Ephrata for 2025 is $6,295,469. This translates to approximately $191 per resident and $488 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Ephrata. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Ephrata Compared to Other Cities?

Ephrata, PA:	$191
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ephrata is $191 per year, which is $273 less than the national average and $162 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ephrata:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $846 more than in Ephrata.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $72 less than in Ephrata

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Ephrata for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Ephrata	Cost per Ephrata Resident
Murder	$2.22 million	$67
Rape/Sexual Assault	$682,637	$21
Robbery	$301,632	$9
Assault	$643,075	$20
Kidnapping	$31,054	$1
Vehicle Theft	$324,416	$10
Burglary	$247,705	$8
Theft	$1.04 million	$32
Arson	$82,831	$3
Vandalism	$291,776	$9
Animal Cruelty	$7,295	$0
Drug Crimes	$318,868	$10
Identity Theft	$97,128	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$6,295,469	$191

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ephrata, PA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Ephrata totals $18,314,618 ($556 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $24,610,087 ($747 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Ephrata crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Ephrata has 5, have the same problem. Of Ephrata’s 32,939 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Ephrata Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Ephrata residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6798
Robbery	0.2911
Rape	0.3418
Murder	0.0359
Total Violent Crime	1.349 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.119
Vehicle Theft	0.6360
Burglary	0.8291
Arson	0.1041
Total Property Crime	7.688 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0155
Drug Crimes	1.309
Vandalism	1.240
Identity Theft	0.3810
Animal Cruelty	0.0299
Total "Other" Rate	2.975 (A)

Individual Ephrata Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Ephrata is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Ephrata.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Akron, PA	A	A+	B+
Hahnstown, PA	B	A+	C+
Stevens, PA	A	A	A-
Clay, PA	A	A+	A+
Brownstown, PA	A+	A+	A
Reamstown, PA	A	A	B+
Schoeneck, PA	A+	A	A
Denver, PA	A+	A	A
Leola, PA	A	A	B+
Hopeland, PA	A	A+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ephrata is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Stevens Point, WI	D+	C+	C+
Des Moines, WA	F	C-	C-
Dover, NH	C	A+	A+
Dracut, MA	B+	C+	C+
Dublin, GA	D+	D	D
Granger, IN	A-	A	A
Liberty, MO	C	C+	C+
Pineville, LA	C-	D+	D+
Pueblo West, CO	D+	C-	C-
Sedalia, MO	D+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Ephrata is safer than the Pennsylvania state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Ephrata, PA average SchoolGrade of A, with 62% actual proficiency versus 56% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Ephrata schools on SchoolGrade

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