Reading, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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16%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

6%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

18%

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}	Reading_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,734	n/a (estimate)	1,772	1,681	2,119
Murder	7	n/a	7.2	5.0	5.0
Rape	34	n/a	34.7	27.8	37.5
Robbery	98	n/a	100.1	51.4	60.6
Assault	191	n/a	195.2	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	330	n/a (estimate)	337	246	359
Burglary	228	n/a	233.0	116.7	229.2
Theft	953	n/a	973.8	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	223	n/a	227.9	188.5	258.8
Property crime	1,404	n/a (estimate)	1,435	1,435	1,760

Reading crime map

The Reading crime map by CrimeoMeter 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 16% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Reading are 6% lower than the national average
In Reading you have a 1 in 57 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 18%

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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 1.05 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.20 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Reading is 1.37 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.06 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Reading has a daily crime rate that is 1.00 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.23 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 1% 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 297

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Reading is 1 in 70

The chance of being a victim of crime in Reading is 1 in 57

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Reading, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 297. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 70 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 57.

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 26%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 15% year over year. Total crimes for Reading has decreased by 18% in the same time frame.

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}
Bernville, PA	868	0	0	0
Womelsdorf, PA	2,886	35	69	104
Spring Ridge, PA	1,003	35	201	236
Alleghenyville, PA	1,013	35	201	236
Elverson, PA	1,369	44	259	304
Mohnton, PA	3,013	34	309	343
Muhlenberg Park, PA	1,325	55	323	378
Reading, PA	88,333	337	1,435	1,772

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Newton, MA	88,322	49	599	648
Conroe, TX	88,369	243	1,634	1,877
Champaign, IL	88,288	502	2,279	2,781
Palm Coast, FL	88,222	235	1,250	1,484
O'Fallon, MO	88,132	59	479	538
Reading, PA	88,333	337	1,435	1,772

Source: The Reading, 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.