Reading, PA has safety grade D, a population of about 88,333, an overall crime rate near 1,466 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Reading, PA is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Reading, PA for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Reading, PA
Reading, PA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 11.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
11.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (72.2% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
Trend Analysis
The high crime volume of 1,295 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is assault.
Comparison Insights
Crime rates in Reading align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Reading, PA Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US4263624, a detailed analysis reveals the following: The total reported crime count is 1,295 incidents. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 900 incidents, followed by property crime with 300 incidents. Robbery accounts for 28 incidents, sex offenses for 14 incidents, homicide for 7 incidents, and other offenses for 46 incidents. Within the assault category, all 900 incidents are classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is further broken down into "Larceny/Theft Offenses" (80 incidents), "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" (57 incidents), "Stolen Property Offenses" (60 incidents), "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (82 incidents), and "Motor Vehicle Theft" (21 incidents). Sex offenses include "Sex Offenses" (9 incidents), "Sex Offenses, Non-forcible" (1 incident), "Sex Offenses" (1 incident), and "Kidnapping/Abduction" (3 incidents). The "others" category comprises "Arson" (6 incidents), "Counterfeiting/Forgery" (2 incidents), and "Fraud Offenses" (38 incidents). All 7 homicide incidents are classified as "Homicide Offenses." To provide a more comprehensive safety assessment, additional data is needed, including the city and state names, population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data. This information would allow for a more accurate calculation of crime rates, comparison to state and national averages, and a better understanding of the overall safety landscape in the area.
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Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
19605
0
Safety12.0
Per 1K12
Total Crimes19607
0
Safety11.6
Per 1K12
Total Crimes19606
0
Safety10.7
Per 1K11
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FAQ about crime in Reading, PA
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, PA.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
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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