The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Schuylkill Southwest

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Schuylkill Southwest.

 

Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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Other Crime Grade
B

$11.1 million

Cost of Crime™ for Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,239 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Schuylkill Southwest in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Schuylkill Southwest ranks in the 68th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 68% of neighborhoods but less safe than 32%. This analysis applies only to Schuylkill Southwest's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Schuylkill Southwest is 28.55 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Schuylkill Southwest Residents generally consider the north part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Schuylkill Southwest varies by area - ranging from 1 in 28 in the south areas to 1 in 44 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA see the most incidents - about 85 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 47 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Schuylkill Southwest for 2025 is $11,106,779. This translates to approximately $596 per resident and $1,239 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Schuylkill Southwest. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 46.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 42.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Schuylkill Southwest Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA: $596
Tioga-Nicetown, Philadelphia, : $1066
Somerton, Philadelphia, PA: $302
Pennsylvania: $353
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Schuylkill Southwest is $596 per year, which is $132 more than the national average and $243 more than Philadelphia's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Schuylkill Southwest:
  • In Tioga-Nicetown, Philadelphia, , crime costs $1,066 per person, which is $470 more than in Schuylkill Southwest.
  • In Somerton, Philadelphia, PA, crime costs $302 per person, which is $293 less than in Schuylkill Southwest

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Schuylkill Southwest for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Schuylkill Southwest
Cost per Schuylkill Southwest Resident
Murder
$6.09 million
$327
Rape/Sexual Assault
$425,951
$23
Robbery
$470,052
$25
Assault
$789,954
$42
Kidnapping
$26,738
$1
Vehicle Theft
$683,966
$37
Burglary
$210,501
$11
Theft
$1.53 million
$82
Arson
$41,963
$2
Vandalism
$485,904
$26
Animal Cruelty
$4,475
$0
Drug Crimes
$262,852
$14
Identity Theft
$77,735
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$11,106,779
$596

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Schuylkill Southwest totals $42,788,375 ($2,295 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $53,895,154 ($2,891 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Schuylkill Southwest crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the southeast part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Schuylkill Southwest has 3, have the same problem. Of Schuylkill Southwest’s 18,644 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Schuylkill Southwest Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Schuylkill Southwest residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.475
Robbery
0.8015
Rape
0.3768
Murder
0.1739
Total Violent Crime
2.828 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
15.87
Vehicle Theft
2.369
Burglary
1.245
Arson
0.0932
Total Property Crime
19.57 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0237
Drug Crimes
1.906
Vandalism
3.648
Identity Theft
0.5387
Animal Cruelty
0.0324
Total "Other" Rate
6.149 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Schuylkill Southwest is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Schuylkill Southwest.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C-
B
D
B
B
B-
C
B
D
B
B+
B-
B
B+
C+
B
C+
B
D+
A-
D-
C-
C
D
B+
B+
B
D+
C-
D

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Schuylkill Southwest is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C-
B+
B+
C+
C-
C-
B+
B+
B+
C
D
D
C-
B+
B+
A-
A-
A-
D+
D+
D+
C+
C
C
A
A
A
A+
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, Schuylkill Southwest is less safe than the Pennsylvania state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Schuylkill Southwest schools on SchoolGrade

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