Pottstown, PA Crime


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Pottstown, PA has unfortunately seen an increase in crime rates in recent years. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Pottstown is 37.3, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that the residents of Pottstown are at a higher risk of falling victim to violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Property crime, which includes theft, burglary, and vandalism, is also a major concern in Pottstown. With a rate of 64, it is more than double the national average of 35.4. This has caused a great deal of concern and fear among the community, as they struggle to keep their homes and businesses safe. As someone who lives in Pottstown, it is important to take precautions and be aware of the crime situation in the area.

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

Pottstown violent crime is 37.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Pottstown property crime is 64.0. (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
Pottstown, PA Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Upper Pottsgrove, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22018
West Pottsgrove, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22019
Lower Pottsgrove, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22018
North Coventry, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32019
Douglass township (Berks County), PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32018
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
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per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Lower Pottsgrove, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22018
Limerick, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62018
New Hanover, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62018
Amity township (Berks County), PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62018
Douglass township (Montgomery County), PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock72018

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