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6%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
25%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
12%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleReading/100k peoplePennsylvania/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime2,101n/a (estimate)2,1481,8452,281
Murder14n/a14.36.65.7
Rape44n/a45.025.138.0
Robbery113n/a115.663.566.5
Assault274n/a280.2171.2264.1
Violent crime445n/a (estimate)455266364
Burglary332n/a339.5138.1250.7
Theft1,043n/a1,066.61,176.21,347.2
Vehicle theft281n/a287.4264.8318.7
Property crime1,656n/a (estimate)1,6931,5791,917

Reading crime map



The Reading crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Reading as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Reading crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Reading crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Reading crime rates are 6% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Reading are 25% higher than the national average
      • In Reading you have a 1 in 47 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Reading is safer than 15% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Reading has decreased by 42%

      Reading, PA Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Pennsylvania has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Pennsylvania has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Reading each year?
      • 4. Is the Reading crime rate higher or lower than the Pennsylvania average?
      • 5. Reading is safer than 2% of all other cities in Pennsylvania.
       
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      Daily Crime In Reading (per 100,000 people)

      The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Reading, PA per 100,000 people. In Reading, the total number of daily crimes is 1.16 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.06 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Reading is 1.71 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.25 times more than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Reading has a daily crime rate that is 1.07 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.13 times less than the national average.

      How Safe is Reading (higher is better)

      Are people any safer living in Reading in comparison to other Pennsylvania communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Reading safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Reading being safer than 2% of cities in Pennsylvania and 15% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Pennsylvania cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Reading. In conclusion, Reading ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Reading

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Reading is 1 in 220
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Reading is 1 in 60
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Reading is 1 in 47
      Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Reading, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 220. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 60 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Reading is 1 in 47.

      Year Over Year Crime In Reading (per 100,000 people)

      Determining whether Reading is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Reading violent crime rates have decreased by 36%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 43% year over year. Total crimes for Reading has decreased by 42% in the same time frame.

      Reading police department

      Item Reading Pennsylvania National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)19114,701558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.21.83.3
      There are a total of 191 Reading police officers. This results in 2.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 18.1% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 33.7% less than the National average.

      Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

      State Total offenders Pennsylvania /100K National /100K
      Pennsylvania21,558176266
      There are a total of 21,558 sex offenders in Pennsylvania. This yields a total of 176 sex offenders in Pennsylvania per 100,000 residents which is 34% less than the national average.

      Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

      City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
      Alleghenyville, PA1,01337222259
      Spring Ridge, PA1,00337222259
      Womelsdorf, PA2,88669208278
      Elverson, PA1,36948285334
      Muhlenberg Park, PA1,32560355415
      Flying Hills, PA1,90864379443
      Springmont, PA1,11971418489
      Reading, PA88,3334551,6932,148

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      Newton, MA88,32259556615
      Conroe, TX88,3692271,6011,829
      Champaign, IL88,2884251,8012,226
      Palm Coast, FL88,2222551,3341,589
      O'Fallon, MO88,13286697782
      Reading, PA88,3334551,6932,148
      Source: The Reading, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.