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211 unarmed robberies reported in Philadelphia in last 4 weeks ending Aug. 11

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Francis Healy Deputy Commissioner Office of Professional Responsability and Legal Affairs | https://www.phillypolice.com

Francis Healy Deputy Commissioner Office of Professional Responsability and Legal Affairs | https://www.phillypolice.com

Philadelphia police handled 211 unarmed robberies over the last four weeks ending Aug. 11, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.

This represents a 9.9% increase over the previous four-week period, which saw 192 unarmed robberies.

So far this year, the city has reported a total of 1,557 unarmed robberies.

Notably, the four-week period ending May 5 marked the highest incidence of these crimes this year, with 229 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.

Crime in Philadelphia in Last 4 Weeks Ending Aug. 11

Type of CrimeNumber of IncidentsChange from Previous 4 Weeks
Armed aggravated assaults2240.4%
Armed robberies1310%
Homicides2364.3%
Rapes447.3%
Residential burglaries266-5.3%
Retail thefts1,805-3.3%
Stolen autos1,305-1%
Thefts1,1290.1%
Thefts from auto922-10.6%
Thefts from person3245.5%
Thefts of motor vehicle tags23611.3%
Unarmed aggravated assaults4824.8%
Unarmed robberies2119.9%
Сommercial burglaries1219%

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