The crime rate in the Reading, PA Metro Area is a major concern for both residents and authorities. According to background information, the area has a violent crime rate of 16.7, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime remains a significant issue with a rate of 24, compared to the US average of 35.4. This indicates that while efforts have been made to reduce violent crime, there is still work to be done in addressing property crime. The community must continue to work together to implement effective crime prevention strategies and support law enforcement in their efforts to make Reading a safer place for all.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Reading Metro Area violent crime is 16.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Reading Metro Area property crime is 24.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Reading, 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.