The crime rate in 19602 Reading, PA was notably higher than the national average in 1960. According to the background information, the violent crime rate in Reading was 65, while the national average was 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Reading was 68.2, significantly higher than the national average of 35.4. This indicates that the city was facing significant challenges in terms of crime during this time period. It is likely that factors such as economic struggles and social issues contributed to the high crime rates in Reading during the 1960s. These statistics highlight the need for increased efforts to address and reduce crime in the city during this time.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Reading (zip 19602) violent crime is 65.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Reading (zip 19602) property crime is 68.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Reading, Pennsylvania does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.