Berks County, PA Crime


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Located in the eastern region of Pennsylvania, Berks County has consistently maintained below-average crime rates compared to the rest of the country. According to the latest available data, the county's violent crime rate stands at 11.6, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, property crime in Berks County is also relatively low at 22.4, compared to the US average of 35.4. Despite these relatively low crime rates, the county has not been immune to criminal activity. In recent years, there have been reports of drug-related crimes, theft, and occasional instances of violent crimes. However, law enforcement agencies in the county have continuously been working towards maintaining the safety and security of its residents, resulting in the overall low crime rates in Berks County.

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

Berks County violent crime is 11.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Berks County property crime is 22.4. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Berks, Pennsylvania does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Allentown, Pennsylvania. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Click 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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