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Safest Counties in Pennsylvania

Top 15 Pennsylvania counties ranked by safety score — based on FBI UCR crime data.

Safest County

Lebanon County

88/100

State Avg Safety Score

62/100

Counties Ranked

67

of 67 total

Top 15 Safest Counties in Pennsylvania

Lebanon County

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Violent: 27.9 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 240.1 per 100K

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Butler County

Butler County, Pennsylvania

Violent: 51.9 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 445.1 per 100K

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Lancaster County

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Violent: 54.6 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 447.9 per 100K

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Jefferson County

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania

Violent: 90.2 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 421.9 per 100K

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Centre County

Centre County, Pennsylvania

Violent: 75.0 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 444.3 per 100K

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Beaver County

Beaver County, Pennsylvania

Violent: 82.3 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 456.4 per 100K

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Chester County

Chester County, Pennsylvania

Violent: 76.6 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 475.7 per 100K

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Clearfield County

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

Violent: 95.3 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 491.8 per 100K

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Potter County

Potter County, Pennsylvania

Violent: 103.7 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 488.1 per 100K

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Adams County

Adams County, Pennsylvania

Violent: 99.4 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 502.8 per 100K

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Armstrong County

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

Violent: 122.1 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 483.7 per 100K

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Cambria County

Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Violent: 99.1 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 514.8 per 100K

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Bucks County

Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Violent: 48.2 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 576.4 per 100K

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Clinton County

Clinton County, Pennsylvania

Violent: 89.8 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 544.1 per 100K

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Carbon County

Carbon County, Pennsylvania

Violent: 101.5 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 552.2 per 100K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest county in Pennsylvania?

Lebanon County is the safest county in Pennsylvania with a safety score of 88/100, based on FBI UCR violent and property crime data.

How are Pennsylvania county safety scores calculated?

Safety scores are calculated on a 0–100 scale using FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. The score factors in violent crime rate and property crime rate per 100,000 residents. Higher scores indicate safer counties.

What are the top 5 safest counties in Pennsylvania?

The top 5 safest counties in Pennsylvania are: 1. Lebanon County (88/100), 2. Butler County (79/100), 3. Lancaster County (79/100), 4. Jefferson County (79/100), 5. Centre County (78/100).

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Data Sources

Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.

Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.

Data as of 2026-03-10.

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