Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Interest income
Loans and leases, including fees	$ 21,741	$ 25,266
Investment securities available for sale	5,757	6,677
Deposits in banks	26	38
Total Interest Income	27,524	31,981
Interest expense
Deposits	4,022	5,898
Short-term borrowings	22	309
Long-term borrowings	3,313	3,692
Total Interest Expense	7,357	9,899
Net Interest Income	20,167	22,082
(Credit) provision for loan and lease losses	(872)	5,997
Net Interest Income after (Credit) Provision for Loan and Lease Losses	21,039	16,085
Non-interest income
Gain on sale of premises and equipment	2,524	0
Net gains on sales of other real estate owned	1,427	363
Service charges and fees	1,323	1,218
Gains on sales of loans and leases	686	2,057
Income from bank owned life insurance	539	553
Net gains on the sale of AFS investment securities	158	1,030
Other income	207	747
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses on investment securities	0	(2,359)
Total Non-interest Income	6,864	3,609
Non-interest expense
Salaries and benefits	10,276	11,576
Professional and legal fees	2,954	4,180
OREO expenses and impairment charges	2,785	8,401
Occupancy and equipment	2,281	2,192
Loss contingency	1,750	0
Pennsylvania shares tax	1,123	1,148
FDIC and state assessments	1,038	1,056
Loan collection expenses	557	465
Directors fees	490	401
Restructuring charges	361	0
Impairment of loans held for sale	153	2,002
Department of Justice fine	0	2,000
Other operating expenses	2,562	2,903
Total Non-interest Expense	26,330	36,324
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	1,573	(16,630)
Income tax expense	42	0
Net Income (Loss)	1,531	(16,630)
Less net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(578)	(1,005)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc.	2,109	(15,625)
Less Preferred stock Series A accumulated dividend and accretion	2,075	2,038
Net Income (Loss) to Common Shareholders	$ 34	$ (17,663)
Net Income (Loss) - basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ (1.33)