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Crime & Safety in Pottstown, PA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Pottstown has a violent crime rate of 718 per 100,000 residents, 89% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 440.4 per 100,000, robbery at 118.9, rape at 136.5. The murder rate is 22.0 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,105 per 100,000, 58% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,449, burglary at 476, vehicle theft at 181 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 51 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Pottstown receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Pottstown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent717.9/100K
89% above US avg
Murder22.0/100K
250% above US avg
Rape136.5/100K
Robbery118.9/100K
Assault440.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,105.0/100K
58% above US avg
Burglary475.7/100K
Theft2,448.8/100K
Vehicle Theft180.6/100K
Arson22.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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