Crime & Safety in Pottsville, PA

Pottsville has a violent crime rate of 271 per 100,000 residents, 29% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 206.5 per 100,000, robbery at 42.7, rape at 14.2. The murder rate is 7.1 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,215 per 100,000, 13% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,766, burglary at 335, vehicle theft at 114 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 15 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Pottsville receives a safety grade of F.