Pottsville, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Pottsville Police Department serves the city of Pottsville, PA in Schuylkill County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 724 violent crimes and 606 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 67.5 per 100k residents, which is 36.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 119.9 per 100k, 26.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 AAnnual Rate67.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents724 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate119.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents606 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate119.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents524 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 67.5 | A | 724 | 106.2 | -36.5% |
| Property Crime | 119.9 | B | 606 | 163.6 | -26.7% |
| Rape | 7.5 | F | 28 | 3.5 | +112.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.5 | C | 141 | 22.3 | +1.0% |
| Larceny | 119.9 | C | 524 | 116.4 | +3.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girardville | 2 miles | B 69.8 | A 69.8 | Violent: 3.5% higher Property: 41.8% lower |
| Coaldale | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Hegins Township | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Port Carbon | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Mahanoy Township | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |