Cumberland County, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Cumberland County in PA is served by 24 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,709 violent crimes and 8,553 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.1 per 100k residents, which is 67.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 62.3 per 100k, 61.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate34.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,709 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade D
Annual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents311 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents163 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents546 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate62.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,553 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents728 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate54.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,388 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents376 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime34.1A6709106.2-67.9%
Property Crime62.3A8553163.6-61.9%
Homicide0.8D420.5+54.0%
Rape0.3A3113.5-91.6%
Robbery0.5A1635.8-92.3%
Aggravated Assault2.4A54622.3-89.1%
Burglary2.6A72824.0-89.0%
Larceny54.9A7388116.4-52.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft4.1A37622.2-81.4%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Cumberland County Sheriff's Office

Camp Hill Police Department

Camp Hill, PA

Carlisle Police Department

Carlisle, PA

East Pennsboro Township Police Department

East Pennsboro Township, PA

Hampden Township Police Department

Hampden Township, PA

West Shore Regional Police Department

West Shore Regional, PA

Lower Allen Township Police Department

Lower Allen Township, PA

Mechanicsburg Police Department

Mechanicsburg, PA

New Cumberland Police Department

New Cumberland, PA

Shiremanstown Police Department

Shiremanstown, PA

Middlesex Township Police Department, Cumberland County

Mount Holly Springs Police Department

Mount Holly Springs, PA

North Middleton Township Police Department

North Middleton Township, PA

Silver Spring Township Police Department

Silver Spring Township, PA

Upper Allen Township Police Department

Upper Allen Township, PA

Newville Police Department

Newville, PA

State Park Rangers: Colonel Denning

State Park Rangers: Pine Grove Furnace

State Park Rangers: Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

Bureau of Forestry:

Office of Attorney General Region 2:

State Police: Cumberland County

State Police, Bureau of Criminal Investigation: Cumberland County

Cumberland County District Attorney