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Penbrook, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Penbrook Police Department serves the city of Penbrook, PA in Dauphin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 276 violent crimes and 216 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 122.8 per 100k residents, which is 15.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 184.3 per 100k, 12.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 C
Annual Rate122.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents276 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate184.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents216 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate61.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate92.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents126 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate30.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime122.8C276106.2+15.7%
Property Crime184.3C216163.6+12.6%
Burglary61.4F4424.0+155.7%
Larceny92.1B126116.4-20.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft30.7D4522.2+38.5%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Harrisburg 1 miles
F 187.1
F 270.8
Violent: 52.3% higher
Property: 46.9% higher
Lower Paxton Township 2 miles
A 68.8
A 88.8
Violent: 44.0% lower
Property: 51.8% lower
Swatara Township 3 miles
C 108.1
F 307.4
Violent: 12.0% lower
Property: 66.8% higher
Steelton 3 miles
F 192.4
B 128.3
Violent: 56.6% higher
Property: 30.4% lower
New Cumberland 3 miles
A 52.5
A 26.3
Violent: 57.2% lower
Property: 85.7% lower