Berks County, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Berks County in PA is served by 39 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 12,334 violent crimes and 15,635 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 26.3 per 100k residents, which is 75.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 78.9 per 100k, 51.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AHomicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 26.3 | A | 12334 | 106.2 | -75.3% |
| Property Crime | 78.9 | A | 15635 | 163.6 | -51.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 62 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 291 | 3.5 | -67.6% |
| Robbery | 1.1 | A | 684 | 5.8 | -81.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.8 | A | 2007 | 22.3 | -74.0% |
| Burglary | 6.9 | A | 2226 | 24.0 | -71.2% |
| Larceny | 67.1 | A | 11946 | 116.4 | -42.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.9 | A | 1360 | 22.2 | -77.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Berks County Sheriff's Office
Birdsboro Police Department
Birdsboro, PA
Cumru Township Police Department
Cumru Township, PA
Exeter Township Police Department, Berks County
Fleetwood Police Department
Fleetwood, PA
Hamburg Police Department
Hamburg, PA
Kutztown Police Department
Kutztown, PA
Laureldale Police Department
Laureldale, PA
Mohnton Police Department
Mohnton, PA
Muhlenberg Township Police Department
Muhlenberg Township, PA
Reading Police Department
Reading, PA
Shillington Police Department
Shillington, PA
Sinking Spring Police Department
Sinking Spring, PA
Spring Township Police Department, Berks County
West Reading Police Department
West Reading, PA
Wyomissing Police Department
Wyomissing, PA
Caernarvon Township Police Department, Berks County
Northern Berks Regional Police Department
Northern Berks Regional, PA
Robeson Township Police Department
Robeson Township, PA
Bally Police Department
Bally, PA
Bern Township Police Department
Bern Township, PA
Bernville Police Department
Bernville, PA
Douglass Township Police Department, Berks County
Central Berks Regional Police Department
Central Berks Regional, PA
Lower Heidelberg Township Police Department
Lower Heidelberg Township, PA
Bethel Township Police Department, Berks County
Brecknock Township Police Department, Berks County
South Heidelberg Township Police Department
South Heidelberg Township, PA
County Detective: Berks County
Amity Township Police Department
Amity Township, PA
Womelsdorf Police Department
Womelsdorf, PA
Tulpehocken Township Police Department
Tulpehocken Township, PA
Tilden Township Police Department
Tilden Township, PA