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Is Carlisle, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 22,693 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Carlisle faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,854 per 100K.

Carlisle Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCarlislePennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate260.5314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2321.91983.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate211.0--268.2
Theft Rate1854.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate202.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

258.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

261/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2322/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Carlisle

Violent crime in Carlisle is below the national average. The rate of 260.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2321.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,854 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Carlisle Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault211
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary442
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,854
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft202
063% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Carlisle Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Carlisle
260.5
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Carlisle
2321.9
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Carlisle Safety

Is Carlisle safe?
Not especially. Carlisle earns a D with a crime rate of 258.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Carlisle?
258.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 260.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2321.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Carlisle safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Carlisle's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,854 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Carlisle?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Carlisle generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Carlisle police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Carlisle?
No. Crime in Carlisle has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Carlisle compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Carlisle ranks behind about 71% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Carlisle to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Carlisle?
Bad. A D grade and 258.2 per-thousand rate put Carlisle below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 261 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Carlisle?
260.5 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (211), robbery (59), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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