Harrisburg, PA Crime


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Harrisburg, PA has a higher rate of violent crime than the US average, with a rate of 55.1 compared to 22.7. Additionally, Harrisburg's rate of property crime is also higher than the national average, at 45.8 compared to 35.4. This indicates that crime is an issue in Harrisburg, and that residents should take extra steps to increase their safety and security. It also highlights the need for further investment in community services such as policing and public health initiatives to reduce crime rates in the area.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Harrisburg violent crime is 55.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Harrisburg property crime is 45.8. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Harrisburg, PA Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
20011457.918.485.8773.9579.94974.11139.43493.7341
20021362.824.481.4701.7555.34592.71173.63203.5215.6
20031411.912.359.6770.7569.349221115.93489.6316.5
20041332.522.7105.2707.5497.14284.11004.53005.2274.3
20051686.725.11091005.8546.94894.71257.23316.9320.6
2006169021107.3970.2591.45141.61323.83483.2334.6
20071564.225.6110.8944.1483.84895.11227.53316351.6
20081655.419.197.61025.1513.65549.91576.93474.3498.7
20091769.634.1106.510865434605.91009.33221.8374.8
20101641.829.5132.6938.85414704.41401.82898.4404.1
20111402.816.1124.8768.8493.15061.81332.43230.3499.1
20121461.222.1112.6779.9546.74876.11232.13326.4317.6
20141113.834.685.5553.9439.83722.3971.32472.1279
20161073.626.5110.2326.6610.32739824.61638.9275.5
20171155.626.6102.5364.7661.83061.2713.11973.2375
20181080.430.5146.5386.6516.82547.55271640380.5
2019900.526.473.2325.2475.72173465.51479.8227.7

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Penbrook, PA234.51,474.02,98512018
Paxtang, PA65.03,963.61,55022014
New Cumberland, PA54.6778.47,07332018
Susquehanna township (Dauphin County), PA289.21,085.722,90532019
Camp Hill, PA25.2704.87,64032018
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Susquehanna township (Dauphin County), PA289.21,085.722,90532019
East Pennsboro, PA50.6519.520,29342018
Swatara township (Dauphin County), PA285.32,950.122,41342019
Lower Allen township, PA132.31,297.718,02552019
Hampden, PA32.9513.228,13362018

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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

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Over 7 years ago

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

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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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