Crime & Safety in Harrisburg, PA

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

Harrisburg has a violent crime rate of 776 per 100,000 residents, 104% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 522.2 per 100,000, robbery at 164.1, rape at 60.0. The murder rate is 30.0 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,005 per 100,000, 2% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,178, burglary at 334, vehicle theft at 486 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 Violent776.2/100K
104% above US avg
Murder30.0/100K
376% above US avg
Rape60.0/100K
Robbery164.1/100K
Assault522.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,004.6/100K
2% above US avg
Burglary334.1/100K
Theft1,178.4/100K
Vehicle Theft486.2/100K
Arson6.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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