The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA Metro Area has a higher than average crime rate, with a violent crime rate of 24.3 compared to the US average of 22.7. This can be attributed to a variety of factors, including poverty, drug use, and gang activity. Property crime is also slightly higher in this metropolitan area, with a rate of 31.4 compared to the US average of 35.4. The high crime rates in this area can be concerning, but law enforcement and community organizations are working to address these issues through various initiatives and programs. It is important for residents to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their belongings.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington Metro Area violent crime is 24.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington Metro Area property crime is 31.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, Pennsylvania does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.