Reading, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Reading Police Department serves the city of Reading, OH in Hamilton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 552 violent crimes and 1,276 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.0 per 100k residents, which is 23.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 162.0 per 100k, 1.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate81.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents552 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate162.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,276 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate135.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,022 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents94 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 81.0 | B | 552 | 106.2 | -23.8% |
| Property Crime | 162.0 | C | 1276 | 163.6 | -1.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.0 | A | 96 | 22.3 | -59.6% |
| Burglary | 9.0 | A | 154 | 24.0 | -62.5% |
| Larceny | 135.0 | C | 1022 | 116.4 | +16.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.0 | B | 94 | 22.2 | -18.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockland | 1 miles | C 116.0 | B 145.0 | Violent: 43.2% higher Property: 10.5% lower |
| Wyoming | 1 miles | A 58.1 | C 151.1 | Violent: 28.2% lower Property: 6.7% lower |
| Evendale | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Woodlawn | 3 miles | D 155.9 | D 233.9 | Violent: 92.6% higher Property: 44.4% higher |
| Deer Park | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 76.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 53.1% lower |