Philadelphia neighborhood

Crime in Southwest Philadelphia

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

280Reported incidents

11Residents

$68,649Median income

At a glance

Southwest Philadelphia crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

Violent incidents

235

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Southwest Philadelphia crime map

Reported crime density across and around Southwest Philadelphia.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Southwest Philadelphia

Theft195

Assault33

Vandalism21

Burglary11

Weapons6

DUI/Traffic4

Shooting4

Arrest2

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Southwest Philadelphia

TheftMar 31, 2026
6600 BLOCK NORWITCH DR, Philadelphia, PA
Fraud
TheftMar 30, 2026
6100 BLOCK W PASSYUNK AVE, Philadelphia, PA
Motor Vehicle Theft
TheftMar 28, 2026
6100 BLOCK W PASSYUNK AVE, Philadelphia, PA
Thefts
TheftMar 28, 2026
3100 BLOCK S 61ST ST, Philadelphia, PA
Motor Vehicle Theft
TheftMar 27, 2026
3600 BLOCK ISLAND AVE, Philadelphia, PA
Fraud
TheftMar 27, 2026
6500 BLOCK ESSINGTON AVE, Philadelphia, PA
Thefts
TheftMar 23, 2026
7000 BLOCK HOLSTEIN AVE, Philadelphia, PA
Motor Vehicle Theft
AssaultMar 23, 2026
7600 BLOCK ESSINGTON AVE, Philadelphia, PA
Other Assaults
BurglaryMar 23, 2026
6500 BLOCK Essington Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Burglary Non-Residential
BurglaryMar 21, 2026
6900 BLOCK NORWITCH DR, Philadelphia, PA
Burglary Non-Residential

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Southwest Philadelphia

GermantownC+49,660 residents PaschallC+3,134 residents CallowhillC+2,441 residents Fern RockC+7,746 residents

FAQ

Southwest Philadelphia safety: common questions

Is Southwest Philadelphia a safe neighborhood in Philadelphia?

Southwest Philadelphia has a crime safety grade of C+, making it a mid-range area of Philadelphia. Our analysis counted 280 reported incidents in Southwest Philadelphia, including 45 violent and 235 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Southwest Philadelphia?

The most frequently reported offense in Southwest Philadelphia is Theft.