Located in eastern Pennsylvania, Schuylkill County has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the county has a violent crime rate of 10.5, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents and visitors in Schuylkill can feel relatively safe from violent crimes such as homicide, robbery, and assault. However, the property crime rate in Schuylkill is slightly higher at 18.5, still lower than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Despite the lower crime rates, law enforcement in Schuylkill works diligently to prevent and combat any criminal activity in the county. As a result, Schuylkill remains a peaceful and safe community for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Schuylkill County violent crime is 10.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Schuylkill County property crime is 18.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Schuylkill, Pennsylvania does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Reading, Pennsylvania. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Reading, Pennsylvania. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.