Chambersburg, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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5%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

29%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

0%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Chambersburg_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	496	n/a (estimate)	2,218	1,681	2,119
Murder	2	n/a	8.9	5.0	5.0
Rape	2	n/a	8.9	27.8	37.5
Robbery	8	n/a	35.8	51.4	60.6
Assault	92	n/a	411.3	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	104	n/a (estimate)	465	246	359
Burglary	53	n/a	237.0	116.7	229.2
Theft	320	n/a	1,430.7	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	19	n/a	85.0	188.5	258.8
Property crime	392	n/a (estimate)	1,753	1,435	1,760

Chambersburg crime map

The Chambersburg crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Chambersburg as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Chambersburg crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Chambersburg crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Chambersburg crime rates are 5% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Chambersburg are 29% higher than the national average
In Chambersburg you have a 1 in 46 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Chambersburg is safer than 32% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Chambersburg has increased by 7%

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Daily Crime In Chambersburg (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Chambersburg, per 100,000 residents. In Chambersburg, the total number of daily crimes is 1.32 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.05 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Chambersburg are 1.89 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.29 times more than the national average. For property crime, Chambersburg has a daily crime rate that is 1.22 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.00 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is Chambersburg (higher is better)

Is Chambersburg safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Pennsylvania as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Chambersburg to other cities in the state and across the country, Chambersburg is 16% safer than other cities of Pennsylvania and 32% safer than other cities in the nation. Chambersburg has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Chambersburg

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Chambersburg is 1 in 216

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Chambersburg is 1 in 58

The chance of being a victim of crime in Chambersburg is 1 in 46

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania? If you reside in Chambersburg, then there is a 1 in 216 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 58. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 46 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Chambersburg.

Year Over Year Crime In Chambersburg (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Chambersburg, PA is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Chambersburg has increased by 55%, while the property crime rate in Chambersburg has decreased by 2% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Chambersburg has increased by 7% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Chambersburg police department

Item	Chambersburg	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	34	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.7	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 34 Chambersburg police officers. This results in 1.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 9% less than the Pennsylvania average and 48.9% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

State	Total offenders	Pennsylvania_/100K	National_/100K
Pennsylvania	21,558	176	266

There are a total of 21,558 sex offenders in Pennsylvania. This yields a total of 176 sex offenders in Pennsylvania per 100,000 residents which is 34% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Fort Loudon, PA	1,168	56	328	385
Guilford, PA	3,571	65	380	445
Pen Mar, PA	1,185	72	421	494
Wayne Heights, PA	2,605	80	469	549
Mercersburg, PA	1,673	80	469	550
Carroll Valley, PA	3,922	22	547	569
Mont Alto, PA	1,756	94	547	641
Chambersburg, PA	21,017	465	1,753	2,218

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Eustis, FL	21,010	282	1,501	1,783
Holiday, FL	21,006	371	1,975	2,347
Lakeside, CA	21,032	474	2,026	2,500
Harvey, LA	20,992	542	2,392	2,934
Shenandoah, LA	21,045	218	964	1,183
Chambersburg, PA	21,017	465	1,753	2,218

Source: The Chambersburg, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.