Philadelphia, PA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Philadelphia Crime

Is Philadelphia safe?

Philadelphia earns an overall crime grade of C-, but that citywide number masks a wide range of neighborhood-level safety. Of the 149 neighborhoods analyzed, 73% are rated safe — 55 neighborhoods (36.9%) hold a Grade A and 53 neighborhoods (35.6%) hold a Grade B. Only 12% of neighborhoods fall into the higher-crime D or F tier. Neighborhoods like Winchester Park (A+), Parkwood (A+), and Bridesburg (A+) consistently rank among the safest, while Sharswood (F) and Cabot (F) represent the small fraction of areas with serious crime concerns. For most residents and visitors, the city's safety profile depends heavily on which specific neighborhood you're in.

What is the crime rate in Philadelphia?

Philadelphia's crime landscape is best understood through its grade distribution across 149 analyzed neighborhoods. 36.9% of neighborhoods earn an A grade and 35.6% earn a B grade, meaning nearly three-quarters of the city falls into the safer tier. About 15.4% of neighborhoods receive a C grade, representing moderate risk, while 10.7% earn a D and just 1.3% — two neighborhoods — receive an F. The city-wide safety rating lands at a B (Safe) when weighted by neighborhood analysis, even though the overall crime grade is a C-. Context matters: Philadelphia's 23.1% poverty rate and 8.8% unemployment rate are economic factors that correlate with elevated crime in concentrated pockets like Mantua (D-) and Stanton (D-), while more economically stable neighborhoods maintain strong safety grades.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Philadelphia?

Eight neighborhoods in Philadelphia earn the top A+ safety grade. Leading the list are Winchester Park (median income: $96,022), Crestmont Farms (median income: $94,966), and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (median income: $94,402). Larger communities also perform exceptionally well: Parkwood, home to over 13,500 residents, holds an A+ grade with a median income of $82,721, and Bridesburg — a working-class neighborhood with a median income of $61,314 — also achieves an A+, demonstrating that high safety grades aren't exclusive to wealthy enclaves. Rounding out the A+ tier are Marconi Plaza ($78,837), Packer Park ($72,334), and Millbrook ($72,209). Just below, Franklin Mills and Normandy both earn solid Grade A ratings. Together, these neighborhoods offer some of the lowest crime exposure in the entire Philadelphia metro area.

Which neighborhoods in Philadelphia have the most crime?

Only 2 out of 149 neighborhoods — or 1.3% — receive an F grade: Sharswood and Cabot. These areas represent the highest concentration of crime risk in the city. The next tier down includes Mantua, Stanton, and Belmont, all graded D-, making up part of the 10.7% of neighborhoods in the D-to-F range. Combined, the D and F neighborhoods account for just 18 of the 149 areas studied — a meaningful but geographically concentrated problem. Residents and visitors planning to spend time near these neighborhoods should consult the Philadelphia crime map for current incident data and exercise additional awareness.

Is Philadelphia a good place to live?

Philadelphia presents a mixed but navigable picture for prospective residents. On the affordability side, the median home value is $172,117 and the median rent is $1,084 — both well below national averages for a major metro area. The median household income of $49,127 reflects a working-class and middle-class city, though the 23.1% poverty rate and 8.8% unemployment rate signal real economic strain in certain communities. From a safety standpoint, 73% of the city's 149 analyzed neighborhoods earn an A or B grade, and neighborhoods like Winchester Park, Parkwood, and Bridesburg offer genuinely low-crime environments. The overall crime grade of C- reflects the drag from a small number of higher-crime zones rather than a citywide crisis. For buyers and renters who use the Philadelphia crime map to target A- and B-rated neighborhoods, the city can offer strong value and livable conditions.

How does Philadelphia's neighborhood safety vary by income?

There is a notable — though not absolute — correlation between neighborhood income and safety grade in Philadelphia. The top A+ neighborhoods tend to cluster around median household incomes of $72,000 to $96,000, well above the city's median of $49,127. Winchester Park ($96,022) and Crestmont Farms ($94,966) exemplify this pattern. However, Bridesburg breaks the mold: with a median income of just $61,314 — below many C-grade neighborhoods — it still earns an A+ safety grade, suggesting that community cohesion and local factors play a significant role beyond income alone. On the other end, the D- and F-graded neighborhoods like Sharswood, Mantua, and Belmont tend to have lower incomes and higher poverty exposure, consistent with the city's overall 23.1% poverty rate. The crime map's grade distribution across 149 neighborhoods makes it possible to identify pockets of safety at a range of price points.