Reading, PA Crime

Reading, PA has significantly higher crime rates than the US average, with a violent crime rate of 40.1 compared to 22.7 for the US average and a property crime rate of 41 compared to 35.4 for the US average. This means that Reading is a considerably more dangerous place to live than most other places in the United States and people should be aware of this when considering living or visiting there. People should take extra precautions in order to stay safe and protect their property from theft or vandalism.

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

Reading violent crime is 40.1. (The US average is 22.7)

Reading property crime is 41.0. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Reading, PA Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2000	1187.4	30.4	54.3	534.8	567.9	6613.4	1800.3	3992.4	820.7
2001	1201.3	24.6	55.4	560	561.3	5682.7	1778.5	3299.8	604.3
2002	1332.7	23.3	67.4	625.3	616.7	6290.7	1842.7	3435.3	1012.7
2003	1172.4	19.8	69.4	537.8	545.3	5754	1412.8	3046.2	1295
2004	1385.1	17.4	44.7	497.7	825.4	6028.3	1717.8	2891.9	1418.6
2005	1157.3	27.2	63.1	459.9	607.1	6297.1	1869.5	3115.8	1311.8
2006	1236.9	12.4	54.4	574.6	595.6	5729.9	1393.8	2827.2	1508.8
2007	926.5	7.4	50.5	474.3	394.2	4703.8	1457.5	2193	1053.4
2008	1073.5	12.4	40.8	559	461.3	5204.1	1568.1	2658.9	977
2009	952.5	14.9	27.4	458.9	451.4	4710.4	1642.7	2327.8	739.9
2010	942.6	12.3	25.8	471.9	432.6	4500.4	1751.3	1944.2	805
2011	857.8	14.7	24.9	426.6	391.6	3735.7	1561.7	1698.7	475.3
2012	935	16.9	49.7	431.4	437	4078.7	1634	1839.5	605.3
2013	843.3	12.5	56.7	372.3	401.8	3176.8	1180.4	1662.8	333.7
2014	865.1	10.2	62.6	327.8	464.4	2903.9	969.9	1700.7	233.4
2015	797.8	14.8	42.2	331.6	409.1	2907.3	829.7	1791.6	286.1
2016	679.7	11.4	53.5	265.3	349.5	2609.5	779.9	1613.3	216.3
2017	713.2	10.3	68.6	250.3	384.1	2407.2	721.3	1460.8	225.2
2018	702	21.5	59.9	249.8	370.8	2242.7	681.6	1347.4	213.6

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
West Reading, PA	710.2	3,030.3	4,201	1	2019
Wyomissing, PA	171.4	1,894.5	10,464	2	2019
Kenhorst, PA	278.4	1,878.9	2,871	3	2018
Laureldale, PA	128.2	1,256.7	3,741	3	2018
Shillington, PA	75.6	1,361.3	5,271	3	2018

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Lancaster, PA	701.1	2,643.9	60,155	29	2018
Bethlehem, PA	273.1	1,689.8	72,349	35	2018
Lower Merion, PA	48.5	1,461.6	60,141	40	2019
Upper Darby, PA	529.4	1,052.7	79,020	43	2018
Abington, PA	95.5	1,683.6	55,314	46	2019

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David · Reading, PA

Reading realities

Over 9 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

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Lynn · Reading, PA

Best Time of Year

Over 10 years ago

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

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David · Schwenksville, PA

Relocation

Over 11 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

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Reading, PA Crime

Reading violent crime is 40.1. (The US average is 22.7)

Reading property crime is 41.0. (The US average is 35.4)

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Reading, PA Crime

Reading violent crime is 40.1. (The US average is 22.7)

Reading property crime is 41.0. (The US average is 35.4)

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