South Pottstown, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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76%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

76%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

76%

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.

South Pottstown 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 South Pottstown 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 South Pottstown 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 South Pottstown crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	South Pottstown_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	548 (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)	87 (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)	461 (estimate)	1,483	1,954

South Pottstown crime map

The South Pottstown crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in South Pottstown 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 South Pottstown crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the South Pottstown 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

South Pottstown crime rates are 76% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in South Pottstown are 76% lower than the national average
In South Pottstown you have a 1 in 183 chance of becoming a victim of crime
South Pottstown is safer than 83% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in South Pottstown has decreased by 13%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in South Pottstown

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in South Pottstown is 1 in 1149

The chance of being a victim of property crime in South Pottstown is 1 in 217

The chance of being a victim of crime in South Pottstown is 1 in 183

Year Over Year Crime In South Pottstown (per 100,000 people)

South Pottstown police department

Item	South Pottstown	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	1.8	3.3

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}
Eagleview, PA	1,880	39	208	247
Devon, PA	1,830	39	208	247
Woxall, PA	1,477	39	208	247
Evansburg, PA	2,064	44	232	276
Berwyn, PA	3,621	53	282	336
Malvern, PA	3,445	53	282	336
Elverson, PA	1,369	54	284	338
South Pottstown, PA	2,237	87	461	548

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Gibbsboro, NJ	2,238	45	2,264	2,310
Ossun, LA	2,238	282	1,233	1,515
Oak Hills, PA	2,238	88	464	551
Clarence, NY	2,238	182	732	915
Linden, TX	2,238	224	559	783
South Pottstown, PA	2,237	87	461	548

Source: The South Pottstown, 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.