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How many calls for homicides did Philadelphia police respond to by June 16?

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Frank Vanore Deputy Commissioner of Investigations at Philadelphia Police Department | https://api.phillypolice.com

Frank Vanore Deputy Commissioner of Investigations at Philadelphia Police Department | https://api.phillypolice.com

Philadelphia police handled 109 homicides this year by June 16, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.

This represents a -33.9% decrease from the previous year, when there were 165 incidents by this point.

Philadelphia grappled with a staggering surge in property crimes in 2023. According to the annual Pew Charitable Trusts report, the city registered more than 78,000 property crimes, which pushed the total number of major crimes (violent and property combined) to a 20-year high of 93,009.

In contrast, violent crimes, encompassing assault, robbery, and homicide, saw a significant decline in 2023, reaching their lowest level in a decade.

Crime in Philadelphia by June 16
Type Of CrimeNumber of Incidents
Сommercial burglary714
Residential burglary1,527
Retail theft10,087
Stolen auto6,555
Theft6,335
Theft from auto4,844
Theft from person159
Theft of motor vehicle tag1,269
Armed aggravated assault1,184
Unarmed aggravated assault2,378
Homicide109
Rape229
Armed robbery692
Unarmed robbery1,144

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