Zip 19608 (Reading, PA) Crime


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In 19608 Reading, PA, the crime rate was significantly lower than the national average. According to background information, the violent crime rate was 15.4, while the US average was 22.7, and the property crime rate was 20.5, compared to the US average of 35.4. However, this does not mean that the city was without crime. In fact, there were still incidents of violence and property crimes that occurred in Reading during this time period. Some of the most common crimes in Reading in 19608 included theft, assault, and burglary. While the city may have had a lower crime rate compared to other parts of the country, the residents of Reading still had to deal with the impact and consequences of these criminal activities. Despite the lower crime rate, steps were still being taken to prevent and address crime in Reading during this time, including increased law enforcement presence and community outreach programs.

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

Reading (zip 19608) violent crime is 15.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Reading (zip 19608) property crime is 20.5. (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 Spring township (Berks County), Pennsylvania. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Spring township (Berks County), Pennsylvania. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Sinking Spring, PA Crime History
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