| | Harrisburg, PA | Altoona, PA | United States |
| | 55.1 | 22.8 | 22.7 |
| | 45.8 | 30.8 | 35.4 |
The Crime Indices range from 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime). Our crime rates are based on FBI data.
YOU SHOULD KNOW
Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims.
| Cities with the Least Crime Near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Crime Index |
| Carlisle Barracks, PA | |
| Royalton, PA | 6.9 |
| Shiremanstown, PA | 7.8 |
| Messiah College, PA | 9.5 |
| Camp Hill, PA | 10.8 |
| Boiling Springs, PA | 12.0 |
| Shippensburg University, PA | 12.2 |
| Newburg, PA | 12.5 |
| Gratz, PA | 13.2 |
| Skyline View, PA | 13.6 |
Reviews for Harrisburg 
23 Reviews
I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer More
I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many More
Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is More
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Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow, More
Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west More
I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery More
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