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Is Wyomissing, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 11,285 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Wyomissing is a smaller community of 11,285 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 1,433 per 100K.

Wyomissing Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWyomissingPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate338.4314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1700.21983.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate193.0--268.2
Theft Rate1433.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate199.0--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

338/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1700/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wyomissing

Violent crime in Wyomissing is close to the national average. The rate of 338.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1700.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,433 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wyomissing Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault193
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary222
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,433
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft199
063% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wyomissing Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wyomissing
338.4
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wyomissing
1700.2
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wyomissing Safety

Is Wyomissing safe?
It depends on where in Wyomissing 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 Wyomissing?
203.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 338.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1700.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wyomissing safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Wyomissing 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 Wyomissing?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wyomissing generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wyomissing police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wyomissing?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Wyomissing's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Wyomissing compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Wyomissing ranks behind about 68% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Wyomissing to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Wyomissing?
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 Wyomissing?
338.4 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (193), robbery (39), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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