Saturday, June 13, 2026 Crime & Safety Records
Philadelphia Crime Index

Philadelphia neighborhood

Crime in South Philadelphia

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

1,210Reported incidents
22,065Residents
$49,483Median income

At a glance

South Philadelphia crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

313
Violent incidents
897
Property incidents
Theft
Most common offense

Map

South Philadelphia crime map

Reported crime density across and around South Philadelphia.
Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in South Philadelphia

Theft607
Assault246
Vandalism127
Other104
Robbery24
Drug Offense22
Burglary21
Shooting17

Latest reports

Recent incidents in South Philadelphia

  • Theft

    1900 BLOCK E PASSYUNK AVE, Philadelphia, PA

    Thefts

  • Assault

    700 BLOCK SNYDER AVE, Philadelphia, PA

    Other Assaults

  • Theft

    2500 BLOCK S 11TH ST APT F, Philadelphia, PA

    Motor Vehicle Theft

  • Theft

    2500 BLOCK S 9TH ST, Philadelphia, PA

    Motor Vehicle Theft

  • Other

    S 9TH ST & JACKSON ST, Philadelphia, PA

    All Other Offenses

  • Other

    S 9TH ST & JACKSON ST, Philadelphia, PA

    All Other Offenses

  • Other

    S 9TH ST & JACKSON ST, Philadelphia, PA

    All Other Offenses

  • Other

    S 9TH ST & JACKSON ST, Philadelphia, PA

    All Other Offenses

  • Assault

    2500 BLOCK S 6TH ST, Philadelphia, PA

    Other Assaults

  • Arson

    2500 BLOCK S Sheridan St, Philadelphia, PA

    Arson

Nearby

Neighborhoods near South Philadelphia

East FallsB+9,590 residentsPassayunk SquareB+17,101 residentsPort of PhiladelphiaB+223 residentsJuniataB+15,415 residents

FAQ

South Philadelphia safety: common questions

Is South Philadelphia a safe neighborhood in Philadelphia?

South Philadelphia has a crime safety grade of B+, making it one of the safer areas of Philadelphia. Our analysis counted 1,210 reported incidents in South Philadelphia, including 313 violent and 897 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in South Philadelphia?

The most frequently reported offense in South Philadelphia is Theft.