In 1960s Reading, Pennsylvania, the crime rate was slightly lower than the national average. According to statistics, the city's violent crime rate was at 19.5, while the US average was at 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Reading was 28.6, below the national average of 35.4. However, this does not mean that the city was without its share of crime. During this time period, there were still incidents of violent crime such as assaults and robberies, as well as property crimes like burglaries and thefts. Despite the relatively lower crime rates, the residents of Reading still had to be cautious and vigilant to protect themselves and their property from criminal activities.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Reading (zip 19605) violent crime is 19.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Reading (zip 19605) property crime is 28.6. (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 Muhlenberg, Pennsylvania. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Muhlenberg, Pennsylvania. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.