Crime Safety Grade

B-

Philadelphia, PA Crime Rate

Higher crime than 54% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 149+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Philadelphia Safe?

With an overall crime index of 114, Philadelphia has a 14% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 217. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Northeast Philadelphia Airport earning an A+ grade while Sharswood rates F.

Crime Index Comparison

Philadelphia
114
Pennsylvania Avg
100
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
114
14% above average
Violent Crime
115
15% above average
Property Crime
119
19% above average
Safe Areas
72%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Philadelphia

1 in 217

Property crime: 1 in 210

Where Is It Safe in Philadelphia?

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Philadelphia Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Vehicle Theft · 25% above avg
Lowest Risk
Burglary · 9% above avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 116 ▲ 16%
Assault Violent 118 ▲ 18%
Robbery Violent 110 ▲ 10%
Burglary Property 109 ▲ 9%
Larceny / Theft Property 124 ▲ 24%
Vehicle Theft Property 125 ▲ 25%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Philadelphia Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Northeast Philadelphia Airport A+ 11
2 Winchester Park A+ 16
3 Crestmont Farms A+ 35
4 Bridesburg A+ 72
5 Marconi Plaza A+ 61
6 Packer Park A+ 45
7 Parkwood A+ 41
8 Millbrook A+ 71
9 Franklin Mills A 50
10 Normandy A 40
11 Passyunk Homes A 76
12 Pennypack Woods A 84
13 Port Richmond A 132
14 Modena Park A 53
15 Morrell Park A 77
16 Academy Gardens A 60
17 Torresdale A 67
18 Philadelphia International Airport A 132
19 Fox Chase A 52
20 Roxborough A 79
21 Fishtown A 123
22 Girard Estate A 49
23 Wissahickon A 86
24 Andorra A 59
25 Manayunk A 112
26 Pennsport A 114
27 Krewstown A 36
28 Society Hill A 113
29 Dearnley Park A 105
30 Filter Square A 104
31 Holmesburg A 84
32 Walton Park A 75
33 Mayfair A 72
34 Burholme A 72
35 Chestnut Hill A 61
36 Somerton A- 79
37 Lexington Park A- 116
38 Bustleton A- 75
39 Sports Complex A- 78
40 Oxford Circle A- 69
41 Tacony A- 103
42 Rhawnhurst A- 91
43 East Oregon A- 79
44 Olde City A- 166
45 Feltonville A- 76
46 Hunting Park A- 88
47 Pennypack A- 86
48 Whitman A- 99
49 Wissinoming A- 110
50 Cedarbrook A- 65
51 Kensington A- 118
52 Lawndale A- 89
53 Upper Holmesburg A- 79
54 Bella Vista A- 121
55 Penn's Landing A- 173
56 East Falls B+ 106
57 Passayunk Square B+ 104
58 South Philadelphia B+ 116
59 Port of Philadelphia B+ 87
60 Juniata B+ 87
61 Warehouse District B+ 82
62 Queen Village B+ 120
63 University City B+ 71
64 Crescentville B+ 81
65 Summerdale B+ 88
66 West Logan B+ 85
67 Snyder / Passyunk West B+ 104
68 Olney B+ 85
69 Spring Garden B+ 136
70 Northern Liberties B+ 154
71 Fairmount B+ 114
72 Rittenhouse Square East B+ 151
73 Mount Airy B+ 93
74 Harrowgate B+ 120
75 Independence Mall B+ 140
76 Northwood B 110
77 Rittenhouse Square West B 155
78 Washington Square West B 155
79 Olde Kensington B 139
80 Logan Square B 152
81 Overbrook B 87
82 Frankford B 136
83 Clearview B 101
84 Wynnefield B 106
85 Elmwood B 117
86 East Oak Lane B 90
87 Logan B 115
88 Fairhill B 144
89 Hunting Park Industrial Area B 115
90 Mount Moriah B 117
91 Allegheny West B 123
92 Nicetown B 119
93 Cathedral Park B 123
94 Kingsessing B 121
95 West Oak Lane B 96
96 West Kensington B 152
97 Franklintown B- 159
98 Fairmount Park B- 134
99 Devil's Pocket B- 159
100 Hartranft B- 148
101 Woodland B- 106
102 Hawthorne B- 164
103 Navy Yard B- 131
104 Ogontz B- 120
105 Schuylkill / Graduate Hospital B- 159
106 Cobbs Creek B- 126
107 Carroll Park B- 128
108 Cedar Park B- 128
109 Gray's Ferry C+ 138
110 Dickson Narrows C+ 132
111 Market East C+ 121
112 Hog Island C+ 114
113 West Fairmount Park C+ 132
114 Spruce Hill C+ 134
115 Germantown C+ 134
116 Paschall C+ 136
117 Southwest Philadelphia C+ 129
118 Callowhill C+ 121
119 Fern Rock C+ 124
120 Bartram C+ 147
121 Garden Court C+ 130
122 Roosevelt Park C 144
123 Point Breeze C 145
124 Templetown C 139
125 Powelton C 150
126 South Lehigh C- 152
127 Eastwick C- 138
128 Chinatown C- 134
129 Brewerytown C- 165
130 Tioga C- 163
131 Haddington C- 157
132 Strawberry Mansion D+ 165
133 Girard College D+ 158
134 Walnut Hill D+ 157
135 Ludlow D+ 162
136 Wynnefield Heights D+ 168
137 Southwest Schuylkill D+ 160
138 Dunlap D+ 164
139 Yorktown D 146
140 Glenwood D 170
141 Parkside D 164
142 Penrose D 170
143 Poplar D- 171
144 Mill Creek D- 169
145 Belmont D- 176
146 Stanton D- 174
147 Mantua D- 170
148 Cabot F+ 178
149 Sharswood F 190

Philadelphia Crime by Zip Code

19112
A+ Index: 12
19113
A+ Index: 126
19137
A Index: 86
19154
A Index: 52
19114
A Index: 80
19128
A Index: 80
19127
A Index: 125
19106
A Index: 139
19136
A Index: 71
19116
A Index: 79
19125
A- Index: 120
19118
A- Index: 60
19115
A- Index: 73
19152
A- Index: 89
19135
A- Index: 106
19148
A- Index: 104
19149
A- Index: 76
19111
A- Index: 64
19102
A- Index: 151
19103
A- Index: 153
19150
A- Index: 66
19147
A- Index: 125
19130
B+ Index: 129
19129
B+ Index: 102
19134
B+ Index: 129
19145
B+ Index: 105
19120
B+ Index: 91
19126
B+ Index: 84
19138
B+ Index: 97
19119
B+ Index: 94
19109
B Index: 119
19124
B Index: 109
19108
B Index: 100
19140
B Index: 123
19151
B Index: 97
19143
B Index: 123
19142
B Index: 117
19153
B- Index: 116
19146
B- Index: 145
19107
B- Index: 144
19141
B- Index: 119
19133
B- Index: 159
19144
C+ Index: 139
19131
C+ Index: 131
19123
C+ Index: 159
19122
C+ Index: 136
19132
C+ Index: 149
19176
C Index: 146
19104
C Index: 132
19139
C- Index: 160
19121
D Index: 171

Philadelphia Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
5,540,200
Median Income
$49,127
Home Value
$172,117
Median Rent
$1,084
Home Ownership
53%

Racial Demographics

White
37.7%
Black
43.4%
Hispanic
14.1%
Asian
8.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia has an overall crime index of 114, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 72% of neighborhoods in Philadelphia are rated A or B for safety.
Is Philadelphia safe to live in?
Philadelphia has a crime safety grade of B-. Average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Philadelphia?
The safest neighborhoods in Philadelphia based on crime data include Northeast Philadelphia Airport, Winchester Park, Crestmont Farms, Bridesburg, and Marconi Plaza. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Philadelphia crime compare to the national average?
Philadelphia's overall crime index is 114 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 14% higher than the typical US city.

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