Is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Philadelphia, PA

Is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania safe place to live?
Is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Philadelphia? What is the crime rate in Philadelphia city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 71% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Philadelphia is 134% higher than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Philadelphia is 58% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 110 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 32 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    63565
    Violent : 14420
    Property : 49145
    Total Crime
    71% NAT. AVG.
    97% STATE AVG.
    4005.6 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    134% NAT. AVG.
    133% STATE AVG.
    908.7 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    58% NAT. AVG.
    88% STATE AVG.
    3096.9 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Philadelphia
    Violent crime
    1 in 110
    Property crime
    1 in 32
    Robbery
    1 in 301
    Burglary
    1 in 243
    Assault
    1 in 205
    Car Theft
    1 in 278
    Philadelphia : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Pennsylvania 7 6 14 6 6
    In USA 489 605 738 603 407
    Philadelphia : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Pennsylvania 8 9 3 13 9
    In USA 196 124 19 391 482

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Philadelphia
    		Pennsylvania
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 14420 908.7 389.52 387.8
    Murder 351 22.1 7.89 6.5
    Robbery 5262 331.6 83.92 73.9
    Assault 7712 486 264.63 279.7
    Rape 1095 69 33.07 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Philadelphia
    		 Pennsylvania
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 49145 3096.9 1644.08 1,958.2
    Burglary 6497 409.4 248.56 314.2
    Larceny 36968 2329.5 1274.47 1,398
    Car Theft 5680 357.9 121.05 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison