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Is Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 10,037 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mechanicsburg is a smaller community of 10,037 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 237.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,695 per 100K.

Mechanicsburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMechanicsburgPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate314.1314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2064.41983.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate197.0--268.2
Theft Rate1695.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate410.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

237.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

314/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2064/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mechanicsburg

Violent crime in Mechanicsburg is close to the national average. The rate of 314.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2064.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,695 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mechanicsburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault197
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary356
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,695
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft410
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mechanicsburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mechanicsburg
314.1
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mechanicsburg
2064.4
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mechanicsburg Safety

Is Mechanicsburg safe?
Not especially. Mechanicsburg earns a C- with a crime rate of 237.9 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 Mechanicsburg?
237.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 314.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2064.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mechanicsburg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mechanicsburg's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,695 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mechanicsburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mechanicsburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mechanicsburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mechanicsburg?
Crime rates have held steady in Mechanicsburg, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Mechanicsburg compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Mechanicsburg ranks behind about 81% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Mechanicsburg 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 Mechanicsburg?
Bad. A C- grade and 237.9 per-thousand rate put Mechanicsburg below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 314 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mechanicsburg?
314.1 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (197), robbery (52), and murder (4.0) 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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