Franklin County, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Franklin County in PA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,532 violent crimes and 2,365 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.1 per 100k residents, which is -42.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 63.1 per 100k, -61.4% 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 AAnnual Rate61.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,532 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents209 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate63.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,365 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents287 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate48.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,967 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 61.1 | A | 1532 | 106.2 | -42.4% |
| Property Crime | 63.1 | A | 2365 | 163.6 | -61.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 14 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.4 | C | 49 | 3.5 | -4.2% |
| Robbery | 2.2 | A | 57 | 5.8 | -61.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.7 | A | 209 | 22.3 | -69.8% |
| Burglary | 5.6 | A | 287 | 24.0 | -76.7% |
| Larceny | 48.5 | A | 1967 | 116.4 | -58.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.9 | A | 93 | 22.2 | -64.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Chambersburg Police Department
Chambersburg, PA
Greencastle Police Department
Greencastle, PA
Waynesboro Police Department
Waynesboro, PA
Mercersburg Police Department
Mercersburg, PA