Kevin J. Bethel Police Commissioner at Philadelphia Police Depatment | https://api.phillypolice.com
Kevin J. Bethel Police Commissioner at Philadelphia Police Depatment | https://api.phillypolice.com
This represents an increase of 21% from the previous week, when police faced 210 incidents.
Violent crime includes armed aggravated assaults, armed robberies, homicides, rapes, unarmed aggravated assaults and unarmed robberies.
So far this year, the city has reported a total of 254 violent crimes.
Notably, the week ending Jan. 7 marked the highest incidence of these types of crimes this year, with 256 cases, underscoring the need for heightened vigilance and community cooperation.
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.
| Type of Crime | Number of Incidents | Change from Week Before |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes | 254 | 21% |
| Property crimes | 1,140 | -4.1% |
Alerts Sign-up