Philadelphia County, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Philadelphia County in PA is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 195,367 violent crimes and 294,405 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 190.0 per 100k residents, which is 78.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 387.6 per 100k, 136.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate190.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents195,367 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents2,328 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents4,382 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate23.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents25,841 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate41.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents44,557 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate387.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents294,405 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents30,686 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate259.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents203,304 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate95.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents57,570 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 190.0 | F | 195367 | 106.2 | +78.9% |
| Property Crime | 387.6 | F | 294405 | 163.6 | +136.9% |
| Homicide | 1.7 | F | 2328 | 0.5 | +226.6% |
| Rape | 3.2 | B | 4382 | 3.5 | -10.6% |
| Robbery | 23.1 | F | 25841 | 5.8 | +297.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 41.2 | F | 44557 | 22.3 | +85.1% |
| Burglary | 28.6 | C | 30686 | 24.0 | +18.9% |
| Larceny | 259.2 | F | 203304 | 116.4 | +122.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 95.2 | F | 57570 | 22.2 | +329.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
State Park Rangers: Ben Rush
Bureau of Forestry:
Office of Attorney General Region 1:
State Police: Philadelphia County
State Police, Bureau of Criminal Investigation: Philadelphia County
Philadelphia Police Department
Philadelphia, PA