Bern Township, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bern Township Police Department serves the city of Bern Township, PA in Berks County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 141 property crimes. Property crime averages 29.8 per 100k, 81.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate29.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate29.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents115 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 29.8 | A | 141 | 163.6 | -81.8% |
| Larceny | 29.8 | A | 115 | 116.4 | -74.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood | 4 miles | A 49.5 | F 421.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 1314.5% higher |
| Mohnton | 4 miles | A 34.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Shillington | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 36.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 23.2% higher |
| Northern Berks Regional | 4 miles | A 14.2 | A 49.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 67.5% higher |
| Bally | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |