Mechanicsburg, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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37%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

83%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

28%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Mechanicsburg_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	135	n/a (estimate)	1,335	1,681	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.0
Rape	1	n/a	9.9	27.8	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	51.4	60.6
Assault	5	n/a	49.5	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	6	n/a (estimate)	59	246	359
Burglary	17	n/a	168.1	116.7	229.2
Theft	105	n/a	1,038.5	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	7	n/a	69.2	188.5	258.8
Property crime	129	n/a (estimate)	1,276	1,435	1,760

Mechanicsburg crime map

The Mechanicsburg crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Mechanicsburg as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Mechanicsburg crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Mechanicsburg crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Mechanicsburg crime rates are 37% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Mechanicsburg are 83% lower than the national average
In Mechanicsburg you have a 1 in 75 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Mechanicsburg is safer than 49% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Mechanicsburg has decreased by 10%

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Daily Crime In Mechanicsburg (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Mechanicsburg for every 100,000 residents. The Mechanicsburg total amount of daily crime is 1.26 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.59 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Mechanicsburg, is 4.14 times less than the Pennsylvania average, and it is 6.05 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Mechanicsburg has a daily crime average that is 1.12 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.38 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Mechanicsburg (higher is better)

Is Mechanicsburg safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Pennsylvania as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Mechanicsburg to other cities in the state and across the country, Mechanicsburg is 39% safer than other cities of Pennsylvania and 49% safer than other cities in the nation. Mechanicsburg has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Mechanicsburg

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Mechanicsburg is 1 in 1686

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Mechanicsburg is 1 in 79

The chance of being a victim of crime in Mechanicsburg is 1 in 75

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Mechanicsburg? If you reside in Mechanicsburg, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 1686. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 79 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Mechanicsburg, is 1 in 75.

Year Over Year Crime In Mechanicsburg (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Mechanicsburg, PA is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Mechanicsburg has decreased by 73%, while the property crime rate in Mechanicsburg has not changed year over year. Summing up the numbers, Mechanicsburg has decreased by 11% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Mechanicsburg police department

Item	Mechanicsburg	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	15	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.7	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 15 Mechanicsburg police officers. This results in 1.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 9.3% less than the Pennsylvania average and 49.1% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

State	Total offenders	Pennsylvania_/100K	National_/100K
Pennsylvania	21,558	176	266

There are a total of 21,558 sex offenders in Pennsylvania. This yields a total of 176 sex offenders in Pennsylvania per 100,000 residents which is 34% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Shiremanstown, PA	1,611	0	0	0
Mount Holly Springs, PA	2,037	0	50	50
Colony Park, PA	1,135	43	248	291
Marysville, PA	2,550	112	224	336
Boiling Springs, PA	3,107	60	347	407
New Cumberland, PA	7,305	53	437	489
Bloomfield, PA	1,268	84	490	574
Mechanicsburg, PA	8,977	59	1,276	1,335

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Hernando, FL	8,977	300	1,594	1,894
Craig, CO	8,978	464	1,591	2,055
Cambridge, MN	8,975	65	1,694	1,759
Harleysville, PA	8,975	86	504	590
East York, PA	8,984	196	1,143	1,339
Mechanicsburg, PA	8,977	59	1,276	1,335

Source: The Mechanicsburg, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.