Crime Rate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Philadelphia based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Philadelphia has a violent crime rate of 908.7 per 100,000 residents, 153% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Philadelphia is 16.9 per 100K, with 262 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime decreased by 7.6% compared to the previous year.
- →Philadelphia's violent crime rate is above the Pennsylvania state average of 245.6/100K.
1,549,259
Population
908.7
Violent Rate
16.9
Murder Rate
4548.2
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Philadelphia decreased by -7.6% from the previous year. The city is currently on a volatile trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Philadelphia by type:
1.9%
Murder
5.1%
Rape
30.1%
Robbery
63.0%
Assault
How Philadelphia Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,549,259 | 908.7 | 16.9 | 4548.2 |
| 2023 | 1,550,843 | 983.1 | 26.0 | 5056.6 |
| 2022 | 1,555,812 | 1041.4 | 33.0 | 4321.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia has a violent crime rate of 908.7 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4548.2 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Philadelphia safe?
Philadelphia receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 96th percentile for safety.
How does Philadelphia compare to the national average?
Philadelphia's violent crime rate of 908.7/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.