Waynesboro, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Waynesboro Police Department serves the city of Waynesboro, PA in Franklin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 718 violent crimes and 651 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 108.8 per 100k residents, which is 2.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 136.0 per 100k, 16.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 CAnnual Rate108.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents718 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate136.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents651 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate108.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents530 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate27.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 108.8 | C | 718 | 106.2 | +2.5% |
| Property Crime | 136.0 | B | 651 | 163.6 | -16.8% |
| Rape | 9.1 | F | 26 | 3.5 | +156.5% |
| Larceny | 108.8 | C | 530 | 116.4 | -6.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 27.2 | D | 35 | 22.2 | +22.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg | 3 miles | C 112.0 | B 116.5 | Violent: 2.9% higher Property: 14.4% lower |
| Greencastle | 9 miles | A 23.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 78.2% lower Property: N/A |
| Mercersburg | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Carroll Valley | 22 miles | A 22.1 | A 44.2 | Violent: 79.7% lower Property: 67.5% lower |
| Newville | 24 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |