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West Reading, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The West Reading Police Department serves the city of West Reading, PA in Berks County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 225 violent crimes and 330 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 176.2 per 100k residents, which is 65.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 110.1 per 100k, 32.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate176.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents225 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate44.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate110.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents330 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate22.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate88.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents281 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime176.2F225106.2+65.9%
Property Crime110.1B330163.6-32.7%
Aggravated Assault44.0F7022.3+97.9%
Burglary22.0C2824.0-8.3%
Larceny88.1B281116.4-24.3%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Wyomissing 1 miles
A 9.0
D 233.4
Violent: 94.9% lower
Property: 111.9% higher
Reading 1 miles
D 164.6
B 128.8
Violent: 6.6% lower
Property: 17.0% higher
Central Berks Regional 3 miles
A 7.2
A 79.5
Violent: 95.9% lower
Property: 27.8% lower
Cumru Township 4 miles
A 44.8
A 89.5
Violent: 74.6% lower
Property: 18.7% lower
Sinking Spring 4 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A