Pottsville, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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21%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

8%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

23%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Pottsville_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	224	n/a (estimate)	1,677	1,681	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.0
Rape	8	n/a	59.9	27.8	37.5
Robbery	4	n/a	29.9	51.4	60.6
Assault	32	n/a	239.5	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	44	n/a (estimate)	329	246	359
Burglary	22	n/a	164.7	116.7	229.2
Theft	152	n/a	1,137.6	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	6	n/a	44.9	188.5	258.8
Property crime	180	n/a (estimate)	1,347	1,435	1,760

Pottsville crime map

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

Pottsville crime rates are 21% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Pottsville are 8% lower than the national average
In Pottsville you have a 1 in 60 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Pottsville is safer than 26% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Pottsville has increased by 6%

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Daily Crime In Pottsville (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Pottsville, per 100,000 residents. In Pottsville, the total number of daily crimes is 1.00 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.26 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Pottsville are 1.34 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.09 times less than the national average. For property crime, Pottsville has a daily crime rate that is 1.07 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.31 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is Pottsville (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Pottsville in comparison to other Pennsylvania communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Pottsville safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Pottsville being safer than 9% of cities in Pennsylvania and 26% 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 Pottsville. In conclusion, Pottsville ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Pottsville

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Pottsville is 1 in 304

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Pottsville is 1 in 75

The chance of being a victim of crime in Pottsville is 1 in 60

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Pottsville? In Pottsville, you have a 1 in 304 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 75. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Pottsville, PA is 1 in 60.

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

An ideal indicator of whether Pottsville is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Pottsville has increased by 2% and the rate of property crime in Pottsville has increased by 6%. The total crime rate in Pottsville has increased by 6% year to year.

Pottsville police department

Item	Pottsville	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	26	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 26 Pottsville police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 0.3% less than the Pennsylvania average and 44% 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}
Pine Grove, PA	2,088	0	48	48
Hometown, PA	1,540	51	298	349
Minersville, PA	4,174	227	250	476
Hegins, PA	1,205	85	494	579
Lake Wynonah, PA	2,697	85	496	581
Shoemakersville, PA	1,349	86	501	587
Frackville, PA	3,632	45	581	626
Pottsville, PA	13,549	329	1,347	1,677

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Snoqualmie, WA	13,550	45	1,070	1,116
Marietta, OH	13,551	272	1,437	1,710
Bay St. Louis, MS	13,539	119	2,358	2,477
Ridge, NY	13,537	306	1,383	1,689
Federal Heights, CO	13,537	690	3,761	4,451
Pottsville, PA	13,549	329	1,347	1,677

Source: The Pottsville, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.