Swatara Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Swatara Township Police Department serves the city of Swatara Township, PA in Dauphin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,355 violent crimes and 2,638 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 108.1 per 100k residents, which is 1.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 307.4 per 100k, 87.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CRobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 108.1 | C | 1355 | 106.2 | +1.8% |
| Property Crime | 307.4 | F | 2638 | 163.6 | +87.9% |
| Robbery | 3.4 | A | 54 | 5.8 | -41.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.1 | A | 160 | 22.3 | -54.4% |
| Burglary | 10.1 | A | 169 | 24.0 | -57.8% |
| Larceny | 253.4 | F | 2313 | 116.4 | +117.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 43.9 | F | 151 | 22.2 | +98.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | 1 miles | F 187.1 | F 270.8 | Violent: 73.1% higher Property: 11.9% lower |
| Steelton | 2 miles | F 192.4 | B 128.3 | Violent: 78.0% higher Property: 58.3% lower |
| Lower Swatara Township | 3 miles | A 10.1 | A 20.2 | Violent: 90.6% lower Property: 93.4% lower |
| Penbrook | 3 miles | C 122.8 | C 184.3 | Violent: 13.6% higher Property: 40.1% lower |
| New Cumberland | 3 miles | A 52.5 | A 26.3 | Violent: 51.4% lower Property: 91.5% lower |