Theft per Capita in Philadelphia
The map below shows theft per 1,000 Philadelphia residents.
The map below shows theft per 1,000 Philadelphia residents.
B+
Overall Crime Grade™
B |
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C |
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Other Crime Grade |
A+ |
A crime occurs every 11 days 7 hours (on average) in Philadelphia.
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Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in Philadelphia in green. The most dangerous areas in Philadelphia are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.
The C- grade means the rate of theft is slightly higher than the average US city. Philadelphia is in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning 64% of cities are safer and 36% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Philadelphia's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.
The rate of theft in Philadelphia is 11.22 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Philadelphia generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest.
Your chance of being a victim of theft in Philadelphia may be as high as 1 in 74 in the east neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 115 in the northwest part of the city. See the section on interpreting the theft map, however, because comparing rates for theft or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.
By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the north parts of Philadelphia, NY: about 5 per year. The southeast part of Philadelphia has fewer cases of theft with only 0 in a typical year.
When looking at the theft map for Philadelphia, remember that the rate of theft per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the north part of the city. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the theft rate map do not always indicate danger for Philadelphia residents who live there.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Philadelphia has 0, 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 Philadelphia has 0, have the same problem. Of Philadelphia’s 1,762 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.
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Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.216 |
Robbery |
0.8349 |
Rape |
0.3264 |
Murder |
0.0339 |
Total Violent Crime |
2.411 (B) |
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
11.22 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.3588 |
Burglary |
2.809 |
Arson |
0.0440 |
Total Property Crime |
14.43 (C) |
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0740 |
Drug Crimes |
0.3927 |
Vandalism |
0.6421 |
Identity Theft |
0.2323 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1007 |
Total "Other" Rate |
1.442 (A+) |
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of theft in Philadelphia is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Philadelphia.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Theft Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
B+ | B- | C+ | C+ | |
B+ | B- | C | C- | |
B+ | C- | C+ | C | |
B- | B- | D+ | D | |
A | D+ | B+ | A- | |
B- | B- | D+ | D | |
C | C | D | D- | |
D+ | C+ | D- | D- | |
B+ | C+ | C | C- | |
B- | D | C | C- |
Philadelphia is similar versus other cities of the same size for theft. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.
Similar City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Theft Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
C- | C+ | C+ | D | |
C- | C- | C- | C+ | |
B- | C | C | B- | |
F | D+ | D+ | F | |
A | B+ | B+ | A+ | |
B- | A- | A- | B- | |
B+ | B- | B- | A | |
F | F | F | D+ | |
B+ | C | C | B | |
C | B | B | C |
Considering only the theft rate, Philadelphia is safer than the New York state average and safer than the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Philadelphia, NY average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 51% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Philadelphia schools on SchoolGrade
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