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Crime & Safety in Harrisburg, PA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Harrisburg has a violent crime rate of 901 per 100,000 residents, 137% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 475.7 per 100,000, robbery at 325.2, rape at 73.2. The murder rate is 26.4 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,173 per 100,000, 11% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,480, burglary at 465, vehicle theft at 228 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 26 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Harrisburg receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Harrisburg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent900.5/100K
137% above US avg
Murder26.4/100K
320% above US avg
Rape73.2/100K
Robbery325.2/100K
Assault475.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,173.0/100K
11% above US avg
Burglary465.5/100K
Theft1,479.8/100K
Vehicle Theft227.7/100K
Arson26.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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