Dauphin County, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dauphin County in PA is served by 24 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 11,774 violent crimes and 13,984 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 69.5 per 100k residents, which is 34.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 83.5 per 100k, 49.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 BHomicide
Grade ARape
Grade ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 69.5 | B | 11774 | 106.2 | -34.6% |
| Property Crime | 83.5 | A | 13984 | 163.6 | -49.0% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 88 | 0.5 | -78.0% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 453 | 3.5 | -61.1% |
| Robbery | 2.2 | A | 633 | 5.8 | -62.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.8 | B | 2388 | 22.3 | -11.0% |
| Burglary | 12.0 | A | 1662 | 24.0 | -50.2% |
| Larceny | 58.8 | A | 10885 | 116.4 | -49.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.5 | A | 1338 | 22.2 | -43.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Harrisburg Police Department
Harrisburg, PA
Hummelstown Police Department
Hummelstown, PA
Lower Paxton Township Police Department
Lower Paxton Township, PA
Middletown Police Department
Middletown, PA
Steelton Police Department
Steelton, PA
Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County
Swatara Township Police Department
Swatara Township, PA
Highspire Police Department
Highspire, PA
Lykens Police Department
Lykens, PA
Millersburg Police Department
Millersburg, PA
Penbrook Police Department
Penbrook, PA
Derry Township Police Department, Dauphin County
Halifax Police Department
Halifax, PA
Lower Swatara Township Police Department
Lower Swatara Township, PA
Wiconisco Township Police Department
Wiconisco Township, PA
Royalton Police Department
Royalton, PA