Philadelphia, PA Crime Rate

Q: Is Philadelphia, PA safe to live in?

Philadelphia, PA has a safety score of 54/100 (Grade D), based on FBI crime data.

Population: 1,549,259 • Latest FBI Data

54 Safety Score

Below Average Safety

14,078

Violent Crimes

908.7 per 100k residents · 17% of total

70,463

Property Crimes

4548.2 per 100k residents · 83% of total

84,541

Total Incidents

5456.9 per 100k residents

54/100

Safety Score

Grade: D

Is Philadelphia, PA Safe?

Philadelphia, PA has below-average safety with a score of 54/100, placing it more dangerous than 50% of US cities. The city ranks among 8,874 US cities.

The violent crime rate of 908.7 per 100k is 139% above the national average (380 per 100k). Violent crime accounts for 17% of all incidents.

Exercise additional caution, especially at night.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Philadelphia, PA safe to live in?

Philadelphia, PA has a safety score of 54/100, ranking among 8,874 US cities.

What is Philadelphia, PA's crime rate?

Violent crime: 908.7/100k (above US avg). Property crime: 4548.2/100k.

Is Philadelphia, PA safe at night?

Philadelphia, PA is extra caution at night recommended.

Is Philadelphia, PA good for families?

Philadelphia, PA is research neighborhoods carefully (score: 54/100).

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