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Is Waynesboro, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 11,190 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,190, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Waynesboro earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,969 per 100K.

Waynesboro Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWaynesboroPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate271.4314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2191.61983.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate193.0--268.2
Theft Rate1969.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate471.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

246.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

271/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2192/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Waynesboro

Violent crime in Waynesboro is below the national average. The rate of 271.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2191.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,969 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Waynesboro Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault193
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary376
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,969
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft471
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Waynesboro Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Waynesboro
271.4
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Waynesboro
2191.6
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waynesboro Safety

Is Waynesboro safe?
Not especially. Waynesboro earns a D+ with a crime rate of 246.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Waynesboro?
246.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 271.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2191.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Waynesboro safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Waynesboro's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,969 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Waynesboro?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Waynesboro generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Waynesboro police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Waynesboro?
Crime rates have held steady in Waynesboro, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Waynesboro compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Waynesboro ranks behind about 80% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Waynesboro to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Waynesboro?
Bad. A D+ grade and 246.3 per-thousand rate put Waynesboro below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 271 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Waynesboro?
271.4 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (193), robbery (57), and murder (5.0) 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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