2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Reading, PA vs Phillipsburg, NJ

Change Cities
Highlights
- Phillipsburg has 64% less violent crime than Reading.
- Phillipsburg has 15% less property crime than Reading.
 Reading, PAPhillipsburg, NJUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock14.522.7
 Property Crime41  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

   |    Reply

Over 11 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

   |    Reply

Over 12 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Reading

Reviews for Phillipsburg    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I lived here 45 years ago and remember the people as being ignorant and hostile towards anyone who isn't as stupid as they  More

   |    Reply

I grew up in this town and couldn't wait to get out! Taxes are ridiculous and the town council and the mayor can't get along. It doesn't matter who the mayor is either.  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

an area that has 4 distinct  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Phillipsburg

Cities with the Least Crime Near Reading, PennsylvaniaCrime Index
 Maxatawny, PA 
 Penn State Berks, PA 
 Bally, PA6.9
 Bernville, PA7.1
 Fox Chase, PA8.3
 Jacksonwald, PA9.55
 Alleghenyville, PA10.25
 Colony Park, PA10.25
 Frystown, PA10.65
 Schubert, PA11

Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.