Reading, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Reading Police Department serves the city of Reading, PA in Berks County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 7,852 violent crimes and 6,147 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 164.6 per 100k residents, which is 55.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 128.8 per 100k, 21.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 14 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate164.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,852 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents131 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents529 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,150 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate128.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,147 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,273 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate82.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,082 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate31.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents739 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 164.6 | D | 7852 | 106.2 | +55.0% |
| Property Crime | 128.8 | B | 6147 | 163.6 | -21.2% |
| Rape | 2.0 | A | 131 | 3.5 | -42.0% |
| Robbery | 7.2 | D | 529 | 5.8 | +23.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.4 | B | 1150 | 22.3 | -17.3% |
| Burglary | 14.3 | A | 1273 | 24.0 | -40.4% |
| Larceny | 82.8 | B | 4082 | 116.4 | -28.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 31.7 | D | 739 | 22.2 | +43.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 14 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 5 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Berks Regional | 1 miles | A 7.2 | A 79.5 | Violent: 95.6% lower Property: 38.3% lower |
| West Reading | 1 miles | F 176.2 | B 110.1 | Violent: 7.0% higher Property: 14.5% lower |
| Wyomissing | 2 miles | A 9.0 | D 233.4 | Violent: 94.5% lower Property: 81.1% higher |
| Laureldale | 3 miles | A 23.5 | B 117.4 | Violent: 85.7% lower Property: 8.9% lower |
| Robeson Township | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 39.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 69.5% lower |