| | Philadelphia, PA | Jersey City, NJ | United States |
| | 50.8 | 26.3 | 22.7 |
| | 46.6 | 27.1 | 35.4 |
The Crime Indices range from 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime). Our crime rates are based on FBI data.
YOU SHOULD KNOW
Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims.
| Cities with the Least Crime Near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Crime Index |
| Auburn, NJ | |
| Atco, NJ | |
| Bridgeport, NJ | |
| Cherry Hill Mall, NJ | |
| Cookstown, NJ | |
| Crosswicks, NJ | |
| Franklinville, NJ | |
| Grenloch, NJ | |
| Harrisonville, NJ | |
| Jobstown, NJ | |
Reviews for Philadelphia 
138 Reviews
I’m originally from New York City, then lived in a small city in upstate New York for eight years, then moved down to Philadelphia and have lived here for many years. More
Now the only reason some people disagree is because MONEY. If you live in “manayunk” (which I lived for 2 years) you can’t compare … you can’t compare your out skirt More
do not go. do not travel to. Will charge you fees, anything - to pay for the mess that they made. Life long resident, born here as well. I'm Very sorry to say. Go More
Start Your Review of Philadelphia
Reviews for Jersey City 
20 Reviews
Jersey City has improved over the past 10-15 years, especially Downtown Jersey City. It has the charm of brownstone homes and the appeal of new high rise condo More
I'm fairly young but I grew up in this city, and it's not that bad. Some people say it's dangerous and I beg to differ. If you come from the suburbs perhaps you may feel More
Start Your Review of Jersey City
Most Recent Searches On Compare Crime
| Compare City | Compared To This City | |
| Washington, District of Columbia | Dallas, Texas | Compare |
| Hinesville, Georgia | Guyton, Georgia | Compare |
| Plumstead, Pennsylvania | New Britain Township, Pennsylvania | Compare |
| Wichita, Kansas | Shreveport, Louisiana | Compare |
| Montgomery Township (Montgomery County), Pennsylvania | Cheltenham, Pennsylvania | Compare |
| Porterville, California | Bakersfield, California | Compare |
| Williamstown, New Jersey | Hampton, Virginia | Compare |
| Bath, New York | Newark, New Jersey | Compare |
| Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Ocala, Florida | Compare |
| Woodbury, Minnesota | Irvine, California | Compare |
| Brenham, Texas | Frisco, Texas | Compare |
| Fort Myers, Florida | Sanford, Florida | Compare |
| Tarboro, North Carolina | Palm Harbor, Florida | Compare |
| Orange, California | Palmdale, California | Compare |
| Kissimmee, Florida | Dayton, Ohio | Compare |
| Buffalo, New York | Cape Coral, Florida | Compare |
| Queens, New York | Worcester, Massachusetts | Compare |
| Fairport, New York | Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Compare |
| Gastonia, North Carolina | Fairhaven, Massachusetts | Compare |
| Bowie, Maryland | Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Compare |