Crime & Safety Report for 197 Old Friedensburg Rd, Reading, PA 19606

Review crime and safety information near 197 Old Friedensburg Rd, Reading, PA 19606. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$279,900 | 4 bd | 2 ba | 1,680 sqft

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 113 offenders within 5 miles and 1968 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

113 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 197 Old Friedensburg Rd, Reading, PA 19606

113 Registered Offenders Nearby
18 Rape
44 Child Involved
55 Assault
13 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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RODRIGUEZ, FERNANDO MONTANEZ

56 years old

735 8TH READING, PA, 19604
4.6 Medium
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SHACKELFORD, JIMMY

years old

Rapist

130.25 - Attempted Rape 3rd Degree

2024-10-03T12:42:28

722 CHERRY ST READING, PA, 19602
4.9 Medium
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WOLK, BRIAN FRANCIS

52 years old

NH007-CERTAIN USES OF COMPUTER SERVICES PHOHIBITED

2024-12-11T18:15:10

700 PENN STREET READING, PA, 19602
4.9 Medium
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KRAUSE, TONY JOSEPH SR

56 years old

FL033-LEWD,LASCIVIOUS MOLESTATION VICTIM 12-15

2024-12-11T18:15:10

100 TROXEL ROAD BIRDSBORO, PA, 19508
4.2 Medium
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DEPAUL, ANTHONY

42 years old

7507.1-INVASION OF PRIVACY

2024-12-11T18:15:10

0 BIRCHMONT DR PURITAN, PA, 19606
4.7 Medium

1968 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1968 Crime & Incidents by Severity
245 Severe
165 Medium
96 Low
1462 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:35 PM

N 10th St, Reading, PA 19604

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched for a very low severity medical call near North Tenth Street.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:27 PM

52-5 Holly Dr, Reading, PA 19606

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a possible advanced life support medical issue at an apartment near Holly Drive and Azalea Way in Exeter Township.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:23 PM

52-5 Holly Dr, Reading, PA 19606

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, an advanced life support medical call was reported near Holly Drive and Azalea Way in Exeter Township. Medic 6932 was dispatched.

Traffic

07/16/2026 06:27 PM

Cherry St & S 9th St, Reading, PA 19602

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible traffic hazard where a semi truck appears broken down while turning onto Cherry Street from South 9th Street, partially blocking traffic.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:09 PM

Franklin St, Reading, PA 19602

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was reported near Franklin Street at the road department.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 197 Old Friedensburg Rd in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

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