Philadelphia, PA has a significantly higher rate of violent crime than the US average. The violent crime rate in Philadelphia is 50.8 compared to the average of 22.7 for the United States. Additionally, the property crime rate in Philadelphia is also higher with an average of 46.6 compared to 35.4 for the rest of the country. This indicates that there is a greater risk of being involved in criminal activity when living in or visiting Philadelphia than when compared to other areas throughout the United States.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Philadelphia violent crime is 50.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Philadelphia property crime is 46.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.