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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 8.2 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Philadelphia, about 3.6 times the rate across Pennsylvania (2.3). Median household income is $61,953 and the median home value is $243,100. About 1,579,706 people live in Philadelphia.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia police recorded 12,854 violent crimes in 2025, or 8.2 for every 1,000 residents. It stands at about 3.6 times the Pennsylvania rate (2.3); the U.S. figure is 3.3. Its murder count for the year was 224. Property crime came to 67,298 offenses (43.1 per 1,000; Pennsylvania: 13.2). Car thefts stand out: 10.2 per 1,000, about 5.2 times the national rate. Violent crimes fell 19% between 2021 and 2025 (15,830 to 12,854).
| Offense (2025) | Philadelphia count | Per 1,000 | Pennsylvania per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 12,854 | 8.2 | 2.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 224 | 0.14 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 656 | 0.42 | 0.26 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 3,528 | 2.3 | 0.45 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 8,446 | 5.4 | 1.5 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 67,298 | 43.1 | 13.2 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 4,653 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 46,673 | 29.9 | 10.3 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 15,972 | 10.2 | 1.9 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Philadelphia changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,830 | 51,497 | 575 |
| 2022 | 16,391 | 67,664 | 520 |
| 2023 | 15,382 | 78,721 | 412 |
| 2024 | 14,199 | 70,755 | 268 |
| 2025 | 12,854 | 67,298 | 224 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Philadelphia Police Department's own reports.
How does Philadelphia compare with Pennsylvania?
Philadelphia's median household earns $61,953 a year, 21% lower than the state figure ($77,971). The median owner-occupied home is worth $243,100 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,397 a month. About 1,579,706 people live on 134 square miles of land, roughly 11,760 per square mile. The city lies in Philadelphia County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,579,706 | 13,018,639 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $61,953 | $77,971 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $243,100 | $250,000+ | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,397 | $1,209 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 8.1% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 21.4% | 11.7% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 35.4% | 35.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 51.8% | 69.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.3 | 40.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Philadelphia?
3 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Philadelphia: Metal Bank, Lower Darby Creek Area and Franklin Slag Pile (Mdc). 2 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Philadelphia has 3 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 3 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Queen Lane Raw Water Basin (50 ft) and Belmont Raw Water Basin (30 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Philadelphia County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Very High), heat waves (Very High), tornadoes (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Philadelphia?
Pennsylvania does not publish an open highway work-zone feed that we can read yet, so road construction in Philadelphia city limits is not on our map. Check the state's 511 traveler site for current closures.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Philadelphia?
Federal school lists place 305 public and 119 private schools within Philadelphia. 46 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park. 13 state parks or recreation areas: Benjamin Rush State Park, Evansburg State Park, Fort Washington State Park, Fox Point State Park and Hawk Island State Park and 8 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Philadelphia
Gun shops
5 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Philadelphia city limits, plus 9 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Delaware Valley Sports Ctr INC (Philadelphia), Delia's Gun Store (Philadelphia), Firing Line INC (Philadelphia), Hillock Anodizing INC (Philadelphia) and The Gun Range LLC (Philadelphia).
Liquor stores
59 liquor stores are on the map inside the Philadelphia city limits: Bird Gang Spirits (Philadelphia), Fine Wine & Good Spirits, Fine Wine & Good Spirits (37 in Philadelphia), Fine Wine and Good Spirits (2 in Philadelphia), Liquor Control Board (Philadelphia), PA Wine & Spirits (9 in Philadelphia), PA Wine & Spirits #5157 (Philadelphia), Pennsylvania Commonwealth Of, Liquor Control Board, State Liquor Stores, Licensee Stores (Philadelphia) and 6 more. Pennsylvania has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
4 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map inside the Philadelphia city limits: Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania (3 in Philadelphia) and Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania Castor Health Center (Philadelphia).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Philadelphia?
In 2025, Philadelphia had 8.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (12,854 reported), about 3.6 times the Pennsylvania rate (2.3). The property-crime rate was 43.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Philadelphia?
$61,953 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $77,971 for Pennsylvania.
How much do homes cost in Philadelphia?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $243,100 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $250,000+ statewide.
What natural hazards affect Philadelphia?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Philadelphia County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Very High), heat waves (Very High), tornadoes (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Camden, NJ (5 mi) · Levittown, PA (18 mi) · Trenton, NJ (25 mi) · Wilmington, DE (28 mi) · Vineland, NJ (38 mi) · Allentown, PA (44 mi)
More: Pennsylvania statewide numbers · county page: Philadelphia County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Philadelphia city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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