Pottstown, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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101%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

113%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

98%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Pottstown_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,068	n/a (estimate)	4,574	1,845	2,281
Murder	2	n/a	8.6	6.6	5.7
Rape	19	n/a	81.4	25.1	38.0
Robbery	38	n/a	162.7	63.5	66.5
Assault	122	n/a	522.5	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	181	n/a (estimate)	775	266	364
Burglary	94	n/a	402.6	138.1	250.7
Theft	729	n/a	3,122.1	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	64	n/a	274.1	264.8	318.7
Property crime	887	n/a (estimate)	3,799	1,579	1,917

Pottstown crime map

The Pottstown crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Pottstown 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 Pottstown crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Pottstown 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

Pottstown crime rates are 101% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Pottstown are 113% higher than the national average
In Pottstown you have a 1 in 22 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Pottstown is safer than 28% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Pottstown has increased by 100%

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Daily Crime In Pottstown (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Pottstown, per 100,000 residents. In Pottstown, the total number of daily crimes is 2.48 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 2.01 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Pottstown are 2.91 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 2.13 times more than the national average. For property crime, Pottstown has a daily crime rate that is 2.41 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.98 times more than the daily national average.

How Safe is Pottstown (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Pottstown, Pennsylvania compared to other areas of Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Pottstown safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Pottstown is safer than 16% of Pennsylvania cities, and 28% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Pottstown. At this time, Pottstown sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Pottstown

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Pottstown is 1 in 130

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Pottstown is 1 in 27

The chance of being a victim of crime in Pottstown is 1 in 22

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Pottstown? If you reside in Pottstown, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 27 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Pottstown, is 1 in 22.

Year Over Year Crime In Pottstown (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Pottstown, Pennsylvania (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Pottstown has increased by 113%, the amount of property crime in Pottstown has increased by 98%, and the total amount of crime in Pottstown has increased by 100% year over year.

Pottstown police department

Item	Pottstown	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	58	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.6	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 58 Pottstown police officers. This results in 2.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 40.9% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 20.9% 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}
Eagleview, PA	1,880	37	222	259
Spinnerstown, PA	1,671	37	222	259
Devon, PA	1,830	37	222	259
Woxall, PA	1,477	37	222	259
Milford Square, PA	1,320	41	242	283
Evansburg, PA	2,064	42	248	289
Elverson, PA	1,369	48	285	334
Pottstown, PA	22,633	775	3,799	4,574

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Allison Park, PA	22,623	135	802	937
Woodlawn, VA	22,620	262	1,845	2,108
Junction City, KS	22,616	739	3,055	3,793
East Peoria, IL	22,615	314	2,788	3,101
Munster, IN	22,604	72	993	1,066
Pottstown, PA	22,633	775	3,799	4,574

Source: The Pottstown, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.