Philadelphia neighborhood

Crime in Kingsessing

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

1,656Reported incidents

19,654Residents

$41,887Median income

At a glance

Kingsessing crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

742

Violent incidents

914

Property incidents

Assault

Most common offense

Map

Kingsessing crime map

Reported crime density across and around Kingsessing.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Kingsessing

Assault560

Theft496

Vandalism189

Other153

Shooting67

Weapons63

Burglary56

Sexual Offense24

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Kingsessing

AssaultApr 1, 2026
S 58TH ST & WHITBY AVE, Philadelphia, PA
Other Assaults
TheftMar 31, 2026
5500 BLOCK GREENWAY AVE, Philadelphia, PA
Thefts
AssaultMar 31, 2026
1000 BLOCK S 52ND ST, Philadelphia, PA
Other Assaults
TheftMar 31, 2026
1000 BLOCK S 56TH ST, Philadelphia, PA
Fraud
AssaultMar 31, 2026
5500 BLOCK WOODLAND AVE, Philadelphia, PA
Other Assaults
AssaultMar 31, 2026
5700 BLOCK FLORENCE AVE, Philadelphia, PA
Other Assaults
AssaultMar 30, 2026
1200 BLOCK S WILTON ST APT 1, Philadelphia, PA
Other Assaults
AssaultMar 30, 2026
5700 BLOCK Florence Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Aggravated Assault No Firearm
TheftMar 30, 2026
5500 BLOCK Whitby Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Thefts
TheftMar 30, 2026
2000 BLOCK S 58th St, Philadelphia, PA
Thefts

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Kingsessing

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FAQ

Kingsessing safety: common questions

Is Kingsessing a safe neighborhood in Philadelphia?

Kingsessing has a crime safety grade of B, making it one of the safer areas of Philadelphia. Our analysis counted 1,656 reported incidents in Kingsessing, including 742 violent and 914 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Kingsessing?

The most frequently reported offense in Kingsessing is Assault.