According to NIBRS, Violent crime in the United States is most likely to be committed in urban areas, Violent crime field is made up of rape, robbery, aggravated assault, and murder. The most dangerous cities in Pennsylvania are are Scranton, Penbrook, Waynesboro, Washington Township, Shippensburg and Carlisle. To determine the most dangerous cities in Pennsylvania in 2024, we have reviewed the number of violent crimes reported in 2022, 2021, 2020 per 1,000 residents, with data from the Uniform Crime Reporting Program. Scranton being populous city in Pennsylvania registered 939 number of Violent cases other populous cities include Penbrook, Waynesboro, Washington Township, Shippensburg and Carlisle.
| Rank | Cities | Population | Violent Crimes | Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021 | per 1000 persons | ||
| 1 | Penbrook | 2,974 | 58 | 19.50 |
| 2 | Scranton | 76,580 | 939 | 12.26 |
| 3 | Waynesboro | 10,939 | 128 | 11.70 |
| 4 | Washington Township, Franklin County | 15,037 | 157 | 10.44 |
| 5 | Shippensburg | 5,687 | 53 | 9.32 |
| 6 | Carlisle | 19,260 | 172 | 8.93 |
| 7 | West Shore Regional | 7,707 | 56 | 7.27 |
| 8 | Carroll Valley | 3,935 | 25 | 6.35 |
| 9 | Upper Allen Township | 20,972 | 127 | 6.06 |
| 10 | Bellevue | 7,944 | 38 | 4.78 |
| 11 | Ross Township | 30,289 | 126 | 4.16 |
| 12 | East Pennsboro Township | 21,595 | 79 | 3.66 |
| 13 | East Earl Township | 6,938 | 25 | 3.60 |
| 14 | Silver Spring Township | 19,326 | 65 | 3.36 |
| 15 | Mercersburg | 1,525 | 5 | 3.28 |
| 16 | Shaler Township | 27,412 | 70 | 2.55 |
| 17 | Camp Hill | 7,921 | 18 | 2.27 |
| 18 | Hampden Township | 32,134 | 71 | 2.21 |
| 19 | Jamestown | 563 | 1 | 1.78 |
| 20 | Economy | 9,024 | 13 | 1.44 |
| 21 | Liberty Township, Adams County | 1,270 | 1 | 0.79 |
| 22 | Newville | 1,353 | 1 | 0.74 |
The top ten in dangerous cities in Pennsylvania in 2023 are Scranton, Penbrook, Waynesboro, Washington Township, Shippensburg and Carlisle. In any city Crime will not be everywhere, Most of the Crime is often concentrated in some of the neighbourhoods, we listed few cities to take extra care when you plan to move to the city and the area.
PenbrookPenbrook population is 2,974. There are 58 crime cases in 2021, It is the most dangerous cities in Pennsylvania by 2023, Violent crime occur at the rate of about 19.50 per 1000 residents in 2021. Penbrook recorded 1 Homicides, 2 sex offenses, 2 Rape cases, and in the crime against property there were 7 Motor vehicle theft, 21 Drug/Narcotic offenses.
ScrantonScranton population is 76,580. There are 939 crime cases in 2021, It is the second most dangerous cities in Pennsylvania by 2023, Violent crime occur at the rate of about 12.26 per 1000 residents in 2021. Scranton recorded 1 Homicides, 94 sex offenses, 90 Rape cases, and in the crime against property there were 19 Arson, 147 Motor vehicle theft, 29 Robbery, 831 Drug/Narcotic offenses.
WaynesboroWaynesboro population is 10,939. There are 128 crime cases in 2021, It is the third most dangerous cities in Pennsylvania by 2023, Violent crime occur at the rate of about 11.70 per 1000 residents in 2021. Waynesboro recorded 1 Homicides, 1 Kidnapping, 3 sex offenses, 2 Rape cases, and in the crime against property there were 1 Arson, 6 Motor vehicle theft, 1 Robbery, 54 Drug/Narcotic offenses.
Washington Township, Franklin CountyWashington Township, Franklin County population is 15,037. There are 157 crime cases in 2021, It is the fourth most dangerous cities in Pennsylvania by 2023, Violent crime occur at the rate of about 10.44 per 1000 residents in 2021. Washington Township, Franklin County recorded 1 Homicides, 10 sex offenses, 3 Rape cases, and in the crime against property there were 2 Arson, 6 Motor vehicle theft, 1 Robbery, 101 Drug/Narcotic offenses.
ShippensburgShippensburg population is 5,687. There are 53 crime cases in 2021, It is the fifth most dangerous cities in Pennsylvania by 2023, Violent crime occur at the rate of about 9.32 per 1000 residents in 2021. Shippensburg recorded 6 sex offenses, 2 Rape cases, and in the crime against property there were 2 Motor vehicle theft, 1 Robbery, 29 Drug/Narcotic offenses.
CarlisleCarlisle population is 19,260. There are 172 crime cases in 2021, It is the sixth most dangerous cities in Pennsylvania by 2023, Violent crime occur at the rate of about 8.93 per 1000 residents in 2021. Carlisle recorded 2 Homicides, 12 sex offenses, 4 Rape cases, and in the crime against property there were 5 Arson, 4 Motor vehicle theft, 5 Robbery, 29 Drug/Narcotic offenses.
West Shore RegionalWest Shore Regional population is 7,707. There are 56 crime cases in 2021, It is the seventh most dangerous cities in Pennsylvania by 2023, Violent crime occur at the rate of about 7.27 per 1000 residents in 2021. West Shore Regional recorded 1 Homicides, 1 sex offenses, and in the crime against property there were 8 Motor vehicle theft, 2 Robbery, 140 Drug/Narcotic offenses.
Carroll ValleyCarroll Valley population is 3,935. There are 25 crime cases in 2021, It is the eighth most dangerous cities in Pennsylvania by 2023, Violent crime occur at the rate of about 6.35 per 1000 residents in 2021. Carroll Valley recorded 1 Homicides, 5 sex offenses, 1 Rape cases, and in the crime against property there were 2 Motor vehicle theft, 1 Robbery, 12 Drug/Narcotic offenses.
Upper Allen TownshipUpper Allen Township population is 20,972. There are 127 crime cases in 2021, It is the ninth most dangerous cities in Pennsylvania by 2023, Violent crime occur at the rate of about 6.06 per 1000 residents in 2021. Upper Allen Township recorded 1 Homicides, 11 sex offenses, 3 Rape cases, and in the crime against property there were 13 Motor vehicle theft, 1 Robbery, 111 Drug/Narcotic offenses.
BellevueBellevue population is 7,944. There are 38 crime cases in 2021, It is the tenth most dangerous cities in Pennsylvania by 2023, Violent crime occur at the rate of about 4.78 per 1000 residents in 2021. Bellevue recorded 1 Kidnapping, 2 sex offenses, and in the crime against property there were 9 Motor vehicle theft, 6 Robbery, 12 Drug/Narcotic offenses.
Below are the Pennsylvania Offenses in 2021, detailed by Violent and Property Crimes, Violent cases include Assault, Homicides, Sex Offences, Rape, Arson, Motor Vehicle Theft, Robbery, Drug and Narcotic cases. Property Crimes in Pennsylvania include Burglary, Breaking, Property Vandalism, Arson, Motor Vehicle Theft and other offenses.
| Rank (Total Offenses) | Cities | Population (2021) | Violent Crime | Property Crimes | Society Crimes | Total Offenses | Assault | Homicide | Kidnappings | Sex Offenses | Rape | Arson | Motor Vehicle Theft | Robbery | Drug/Narcotic | Total Offenses per 1000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scranton | 76,580 | 939 | 2,136 | 966 | 4,041 | 844 | 1 | 0 | 94 | 90 | 19 | 147 | 29 | 831 | 52.77 |
| 2 | Penbrook | 2,974 | 58 | 54 | 28 | 140 | 55 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 47.07 |
| 3 | Washington Township, Franklin County | 15,037 | 157 | 354 | 106 | 617 | 146 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 101 | 41.03 |
| 4 | Carlisle | 19,260 | 172 | 508 | 42 | 722 | 158 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 29 | 37.49 |
| 5 | Waynesboro | 10,939 | 128 | 217 | 61 | 406 | 123 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 54 | 37.11 |
| 6 | West Shore Regional | 7,707 | 56 | 76 | 146 | 278 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 140 | 36.07 |
| 7 | Shippensburg | 5,687 | 53 | 88 | 34 | 175 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 30.77 |
| 8 | Shaler Township | 27,412 | 70 | 621 | 106 | 797 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 97 | 29.07 |
| 9 | Bellevue | 7,944 | 38 | 169 | 15 | 222 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 27.95 |
| 10 | Upper Allen Township | 20,972 | 127 | 305 | 130 | 562 | 115 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 111 | 26.80 |
| 11 | Ross Township | 30,289 | 126 | 550 | 115 | 791 | 102 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 96 | 26.12 |
| 12 | Carroll Valley | 3,935 | 25 | 62 | 14 | 101 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 25.67 |
| 13 | Silver Spring Township | 19,326 | 65 | 266 | 41 | 372 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 36 | 19.25 |
| 14 | East Earl Township | 6,938 | 25 | 98 | 7 | 130 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 18.74 |
| 15 | Hampden Township | 32,134 | 71 | 400 | 112 | 583 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 101 | 18.14 |
| 16 | East Pennsboro Township | 21,595 | 79 | 215 | 67 | 361 | 70 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 58 | 16.72 |
| 17 | Camp Hill | 7,921 | 18 | 51 | 33 | 102 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 31 | 12.88 |
| 18 | Jamestown | 563 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10.66 |
| 19 | Mercersburg | 1,525 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.49 |
| 20 | Economy | 9,024 | 13 | 40 | 33 | 86 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 9.53 |
| 21 | Newville | 1,353 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 8.13 |
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