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Is Pottsville, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 13,170 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Pottsville is a smaller community of 13,170 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 203.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,033 per 100K.

Pottsville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPottsvillePennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate320.3314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1718.91983.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate191.0--268.2
Theft Rate1033.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate148.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

203.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

320/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1719/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pottsville

Violent crime in Pottsville is close to the national average. The rate of 320.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1718.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,033 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pottsville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault191
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary276
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,033
074% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft148
046% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pottsville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pottsville
320.3
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pottsville
1718.9
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pottsville Safety

Is Pottsville safe?
It depends on where in Pottsville you are. The city gets a C overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Pottsville?
203.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 320.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1718.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pottsville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Pottsville has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pottsville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pottsville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pottsville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pottsville?
No. Crime in Pottsville has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Pottsville compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Middle of the pack for Pennsylvania. Pottsville isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 48th percentile among Pennsylvania cities.
How safe is Pottsville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Pottsville?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Pottsville?
320.3 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (191), robbery (42), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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