Philadelphia neighborhood

Crime in Kensington

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.

4,379Reported incidents

25,525Residents

$38,642Median income

At a glance

Kensington crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

948

Violent incidents

3,431

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Kensington crime map

Reported crime density across and around Kensington.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Kensington

Theft1,345

Other1,042

Assault681

Drug Offense337

Arrest297

Vandalism258

Burglary135

Weapons75

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Kensington

AssaultApr 1, 2026
2000 BLOCK E MONMOUTH ST, Philadelphia, PA
Other Assaults
TheftApr 1, 2026
2500 BLOCK ARAMINGO AVE, Philadelphia, PA
Thefts
ArrestApr 1, 2026
1800 BLOCK E CLEMENTINE ST, Philadelphia, PA
Public Drunkenness
Drug OffenseApr 1, 2026
2900 BLOCK RUTH ST, Philadelphia, PA
Narcotic / Drug Law Violations
ArrestApr 1, 2026
1900 BLOCK E CLEMENTINE ST, Philadelphia, PA
Vagrancy/Loitering
ArrestApr 1, 2026
1900 BLOCK E CLEMENTINE ST, Philadelphia, PA
Vagrancy/Loitering
ArrestApr 1, 2026
1900 BLOCK E CLEMENTINE ST, Philadelphia, PA
Vagrancy/Loitering
Drug OffenseApr 1, 2026
1800 BLOCK E CLEMENTINE ST, Philadelphia, PA
Narcotic / Drug Law Violations
ArrestApr 1, 2026
1800 BLOCK E CLEARFIELD ST, Philadelphia, PA
Vagrancy/Loitering
ArrestApr 1, 2026
1800 BLOCK E CLEARFIELD ST, Philadelphia, PA
Public Drunkenness

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Kensington

WissinomingA-15,020 residents CedarbrookA-25,333 residents LawndaleA-8,433 residents Upper HolmesburgA-10,648 residents

FAQ

Kensington safety: common questions

Is Kensington a safe neighborhood in Philadelphia?

Kensington has a crime safety grade of A-, making it one of the safer areas of Philadelphia. Our analysis counted 4,379 reported incidents in Kensington, including 948 violent and 3,431 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Kensington?

The most frequently reported offense in Kensington is Theft.