Franklin County, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Franklin County in PA is served by 12 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,194 violent crimes and 5,664 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.2 per 100k residents, which is 43.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 67.3 per 100k, 58.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate60.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,194 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A
Annual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade B
Annual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents244 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents90 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents544 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate67.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,664 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents724 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate51.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,636 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents264 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime60.2A5194106.2-43.3%
Property Crime67.3A5664163.6-58.9%
Homicide0.2A200.5-69.3%
Rape3.1B2443.5-13.0%
Robbery1.5A905.8-74.3%
Aggravated Assault5.8A54422.3-74.0%
Burglary6.8A72424.0-71.5%
Larceny51.4A4636116.4-55.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft7.2A26422.2-67.6%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Franklin County Sheriff's Office

Chambersburg Police Department

Chambersburg, PA

Greencastle Police Department

Greencastle, PA

Waynesboro Police Department

Waynesboro, PA

Mercersburg Police Department

Mercersburg, PA

Washington Township Police Department, Franklin County

State Park Rangers: Caledonia

Franklin County Drug Task Force

Bureau of Forestry:

Office of Attorney General Region 2:

State Police: Franklin County

State Police, Bureau of Criminal Investigation: Franklin County