Reading, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

37%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

37%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

37%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

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.

Reading crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Reading crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Reading crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Reading crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Reading_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	3,193 (estimate)	1,762	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	7.9	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	29.5	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	68.1	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	174.5	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	507 (estimate)	280	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	148.2	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,171.2	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	163.0	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	2,685 (estimate)	1,483	1,954

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 37% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Reading are 37% higher than the national average
In Reading you have a 1 in 32 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Reading is safer than 16% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Reading has decreased by 13%

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Daily Crime In Reading (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Reading

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Reading is 1 in 198

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Reading is 1 in 38

The chance of being a victim of crime in Reading is 1 in 32

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

Reading police department

Item	Reading	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	191	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.2	1.8	3.3

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
Pennsylvania	21,558	176	266

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, PA	1,013	42	223	265
Elverson, PA	1,369	54	284	338
Fivepointville, PA	1,236	82	433	515
South Pottstown, PA	2,237	87	461	548
Flying Hills, PA	1,908	88	466	554
Swartzville, PA	2,729	92	486	577
Grill, PA	1,793	92	486	578
Reading, PA	88,333	507	2,685	3,193

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Newton, MA	88,322	65	655	720
Conroe, TX	88,369	318	2,029	2,347
Champaign, IL	88,288	646	1,722	2,368
Palm Coast, FL	88,222	320	1,936	2,256
O'Fallon, MO	88,132	94	719	813
Reading, PA	88,333	507	2,685	3,193

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.