Harrisburg, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

34%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

192%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Harrisburg_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,539	n/a (estimate)	3,064	1,845	2,281
Murder	14	n/a	27.9	6.6	5.7
Rape	33	n/a	65.7	25.1	38.0
Robbery	90	n/a	179.2	63.5	66.5
Assault	397	n/a	790.4	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	534	n/a (estimate)	1,063	266	364
Burglary	199	n/a	396.2	138.1	250.7
Theft	466	n/a	927.8	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	340	n/a	676.9	264.8	318.7
Property crime	1,005	n/a (estimate)	2,001	1,579	1,917

Harrisburg crime map

The Harrisburg crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Harrisburg 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

Harrisburg crime rates are 34% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Harrisburg are 192% higher than the national average
In Harrisburg you have a 1 in 33 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Harrisburg is safer than 21% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Harrisburg has increased by 16%

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Daily Crime In Harrisburg (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Harrisburg on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Pennsylvania and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Harrisburg (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Pennsylvania, are 1.66 times more than the state average and 1.34 times more than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Harrisburg on a daily basis are 3.99 times more than than Pennsylvania average and 2.92 times more than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Harrisburg are 1.27 times more than the daily state average and 1.04 times more than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Harrisburg (higher is better)

Is Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg to other cities in the state and across the country, Harrisburg is 4% safer than other cities of Pennsylvania and 21% safer than other cities in the nation. Harrisburg has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Harrisburg

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Harrisburg is 1 in 95

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Harrisburg is 1 in 50

The chance of being a victim of crime in Harrisburg is 1 in 33

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania? If you reside in Harrisburg, then there is a 1 in 95 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 50. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 33 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Harrisburg.

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

Determining whether Harrisburg is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Harrisburg violent crime rates have increased by 24%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 12% year over year. Total crimes for Harrisburg has increased by 16% in the same time frame.

Harrisburg police department

Item	Harrisburg	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	230	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	4.6	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 230 Harrisburg police officers. This results in 4.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 153.1% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 42.2% greater 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}
Royalton, PA	1,149	0	0	0
Halifax, PA	970	0	0	0
Colony Park, PA	1,135	46	273	319
Boiling Springs, PA	3,107	64	382	446
Bainbridge, PA	1,399	83	495	578
Palmdale, PA	1,359	91	538	629
Shiremanstown, PA	1,611	92	547	639
Harrisburg, PA	49,247	1,063	2,001	3,064

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Troy, NY	49,253	566	2,944	3,511
Downers Grove, IL	49,263	92	870	962
Portage, MI	49,224	269	3,372	3,642
Cuyahoga Falls, OH	49,191	206	1,871	2,077
Wilson, NC	49,310	527	2,624	3,151
Harrisburg, PA	49,247	1,063	2,001	3,064

Source: The Harrisburg, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.