The Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA Metro Area has seen a steady decline in crime rates in recent years, with a violent crime rate of 17.7 compared to the national average of 22.7. Property crime rates are also lower in this area, with a rate of 24.6 compared to the national average of 35.4. This is a positive trend for the community, as it indicates that efforts to combat crime and improve safety have been effective. However, it is important to note that there is still room for improvement, and the community must continue to work towards reducing crime in all forms. With a lower crime rate than the national average, Harrisburg-Carlisle is a relatively safe place to live, work, and visit.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area violent crime is 17.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area property crime is 24.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Harrisburg-Carlisle, Pennsylvania does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Newark, New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Newark, Pennsylvania. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.