Reading, OH crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Reading, OH demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (62.9% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 97 incidents suggests Reading maintains good community safety standards.
Reading demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US3965732, a total of 97 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent main category is assault, accounting for 56 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Property crime is the second most frequent category, with 34 incidents. Within property crime, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most common (19 incidents), followed by Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (9 incidents). Other property crimes include Stolen Property Offenses (3 incidents), Motor Vehicle Theft (2 incidents), and Burglary/Breaking & Entering (1 incident). Robbery accounts for 5 incidents, all categorized as Robbery. Sex offenses and other offenses (Fraud Offenses) each account for 1 incident. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The GEOID "16000US3965732" represents a specific geographic area. To determine the city and state, this GEOID would need to be cross-referenced with a geographic database. Once the city and state are identified, demographic data such as population and median income can be obtained from sources like the US Census Bureau. With the population data, the crime rate per 100,000 residents can be calculated by dividing the total crime count (97) by the population and multiplying by 100,000. The violent crime rate would be calculated using the number of incidents of assault and robbery, while the property crime rate would be based on the 34 property crime incidents. Safety scores and grades are typically calculated by third-party organizations using a variety of factors, including crime rates and community characteristics. Crime map data and zip code-level data would require more granular location information associated with each crime incident.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Reading, OH.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Reading, OH and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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