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

Crime per Capita in Lebanon County

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Lebanon County.

 

Lebanon County, PA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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Other Crime Grade
A+

$32.3 million

Cost of Crime™ for Lebanon County, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $555 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Lebanon County 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 Lebanon County, PA Safe?

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US county. Lebanon County ranks in the 98th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 98% of counties but less safe than 2%. This analysis applies only to Lebanon County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Lebanon County is 13.26 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lebanon County Residents generally consider the northeast part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lebanon County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 49 in the central areas to 1 in 95 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Lebanon County, PA see the most incidents - about 470 per year. In contrast, the west part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 83 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lebanon County, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Lebanon County for 2025 is $32,278,919. This translates to approximately $217 per resident and $555 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Lebanon County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Lebanon County Compared to Other Counties?

Lebanon County, PA: $217
Philadelphia County, PA: $664
Adams County, PA: $207
Pennsylvania: $353
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lebanon County is $217 per year, which is $247 less than the national average and $136 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Lebanon County:
  • In Philadelphia County, PA, crime costs $664 per person, which is $447 more than in Lebanon County.
  • In Adams County, PA, crime costs $207 per person, which is $10 less than in Lebanon County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Lebanon County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Lebanon County
Cost per Lebanon County Resident
Murder
$11.9 million
$80
Rape/Sexual Assault
$3.14 million
$21
Robbery
$1.75 million
$12
Assault
$4.03 million
$27
Kidnapping
$226,380
$2
Vehicle Theft
$969,413
$7
Burglary
$983,879
$7
Theft
$5.45 million
$37
Arson
$347,761
$2
Vandalism
$2.04 million
$14
Animal Cruelty
$25,598
$0
Drug Crimes
$1.05 million
$7
Identity Theft
$366,771
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$32,278,919
$217

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lebanon County, 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 Lebanon County totals $95,901,018 ($645 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $128,179,938 ($862 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 Lebanon County 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 county 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 Lebanon County has 26, have the same problem. Of Lebanon County’s 148,743 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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Lebanon County 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 Lebanon County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.9435
Robbery
0.3730
Rape
0.3482
Murder
0.0426
Total Violent Crime
1.707 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
7.068
Vehicle Theft
0.4209
Burglary
0.7293
Arson
0.0968
Total Property Crime
8.315 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0251
Drug Crimes
0.9517
Vandalism
1.915
Identity Theft
0.3186
Animal Cruelty
0.0233
Total "Other" Rate
3.234 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Lebanon County is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Lebanon County.

Nearby County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
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A-
B
A+
A+
A
A
A
B+
A
A-
B+
A+
A+
A
A+
A+
A-
A+
A+
A+
A
A
A-
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Lebanon County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
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A+
A+
A
A
A
A+
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B+
A
A
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D+
D+
A+
A+
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A-
A
A
A
A+
A+
A
A-
A-
C+
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Lebanon County 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 Lebanon County, PA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 53% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Lebanon County schools on SchoolGrade

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