Dauphin County, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Dauphin County in PA is served by 14 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,956 violent crimes and 9,404 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 64.7 per 100k residents, which is -39.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 81.9 per 100k, -49.9% 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 A

Annual Rate64.7 per 100k residents

National Avg: 106.2 per 100k

Total Incidents6,956 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A

Annual Rate0.1 per 100k residents

National Avg: 0.5 per 100k

Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A

Annual Rate0.7 per 100k residents

National Avg: 3.5 per 100k

Total Incidents239 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A

Annual Rate2.4 per 100k residents

National Avg: 5.8 per 100k

Total Incidents551 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C

Annual Rate22.4 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.3 per 100k

Total Incidents1,782 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A

Annual Rate81.9 per 100k residents

National Avg: 163.6 per 100k

Total Incidents9,404 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A

Annual Rate13.3 per 100k residents

National Avg: 24.0 per 100k

Total Incidents1,170 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A

Annual Rate55.2 per 100k residents

National Avg: 116.4 per 100k

Total Incidents7,131 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A

Annual Rate13.1 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.2 per 100k

Total Incidents1,030 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime Type	Annual Rate (per 100k residents)	Grade	Total Incidents (2019-2023)	National Avg	% Difference
Violent Crime	64.7	A	6956	106.2	-39.1%
Property Crime	81.9	A	9404	163.6	-49.9%
Homicide	0.1	A	75	0.5	-73.3%
Rape	0.7	A	239	3.5	-80.3%
Robbery	2.4	A	551	5.8	-59.4%
Aggravated Assault	22.4	C	1782	22.3	+0.7%
Burglary	13.3	A	1170	24.0	-44.5%
Larceny	55.2	A	7131	116.4	-52.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft	13.1	A	1030	22.2	-40.8%

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

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

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