Mechanicsburg, PA Crime


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Mechanicsburg, PA is a small town known for its peaceful and tight-knit community. However, recent statistics show that the town is not immune to crime. According to the background information provided, the town's violent crime rate is significantly lower than the national average at 9.8 compared to 22.7. This means that, while not completely absent, incidents of violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder are relatively uncommon in Mechanicsburg. However, the town does have a higher property crime rate of 28.1 compared to the national rate of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. While these numbers may be concerning, it is important to note that Mechanicsburg still remains a relatively safe community in comparison to other areas in the United States.

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

Mechanicsburg violent crime is 9.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Mechanicsburg property crime is 28.1. (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
Mechanicsburg, PA Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Upper Allen, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32018
Shiremanstown, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32018
Hampden, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42018
Silver Spring, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42018
Lower Allen township, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
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Shiremanstown, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32018
Camp Hill, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52018
New Cumberland, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock72018
Carroll township (York County), PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock72018
Middlesex township (Cumberland County), PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock72018

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Over 8 years ago

We moved here in the summer of 2016 from out of state with high hopes and for all the right reasons > job, family (my husband, a Penn State grad, was born & raised in  More

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Over 12 years ago

Greetings everyone, I grew up in Allentown PA and moved to Mechanicsburg in 2000 when attempting to reconcile with my ex-wife. My son had just started kindergarten  More

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Over 16 years ago

It is reserve and  More

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