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Is Pottstown, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 23,322 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Pottstown is a smaller community of 23,322 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 244.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,548 per 100K.

Pottstown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPottstownPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate221.3314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2220.91983.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate177.0--268.2
Theft Rate1548.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate559.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

244.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

221/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2221/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pottstown

Violent crime in Pottstown is below the national average. The rate of 221.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2220.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,548 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pottstown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault177
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery27
043% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary254
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,548
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft559
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Pottstown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pottstown
221.3
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pottstown
2220.9
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pottstown Safety

Is Pottstown safe?
Not especially. Pottstown earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Pottstown?
244.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 221.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2220.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pottstown safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pottstown's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,548 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pottstown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pottstown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pottstown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pottstown?
No. Crime in Pottstown has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Pottstown compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Pottstown ranks behind about 66% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Pottstown to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Pottstown?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.2 per-thousand rate put Pottstown below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 221 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pottstown?
221.3 per 100,000, which is 39% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (177), robbery (27), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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