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Is Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 23,376 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 23,376, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Chambersburg earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,269 per 100K.

Chambersburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricChambersburgPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate350.8314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1836.11983.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate218.0--268.2
Theft Rate1269.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate356.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

218.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

351/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1836/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Chambersburg

Violent crime in Chambersburg is close to the national average. The rate of 350.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1836.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,269 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Chambersburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault218
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery83
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary270
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,269
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft356
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Chambersburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chambersburg
350.8
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chambersburg
1836.1
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Chambersburg Safety

Is Chambersburg safe?
Not especially. Chambersburg earns a C with a crime rate of 218.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Chambersburg?
218.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 350.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1836.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Chambersburg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Chambersburg's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,269 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Chambersburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Chambersburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Chambersburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Chambersburg?
Crime rates have held steady in Chambersburg, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Chambersburg compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Chambersburg ranks behind about 73% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Chambersburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Chambersburg?
Bad. A C grade and 218.7 per-thousand rate put Chambersburg below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 351 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Chambersburg?
350.8 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (218), robbery (83), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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