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How many calls for homicides did Philadelphia police respond to by Aug. 11?

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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

Philadelphia police handled 154 homicides this year by Aug. 11, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.

This represents a -34.5% decrease from the previous year, when there were 235 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 Aug. 11
Type Of CrimeNumber of Incidents
Сommercial burglary941
Residential burglary2,078
Retail theft13,778
Stolen auto9,336
Theft8,598
Theft from auto6,816
Theft from person211
Theft of motor vehicle tag1,718
Armed aggravated assault1,611
Unarmed aggravated assault3,343
Homicide154
Rape314
Armed robbery955
Unarmed robbery1,557

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