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Decline in rapes: 4 incidents reported in Philadelphia in week ending Aug. 18

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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 four rapes in the week ending Aug. 18, 2024, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.

This represents a 63.6% decrease from the prior week, which saw 11 rapes.

So far this year, the city has reported a total of 319 rapes.

Notably, the week ending July 14 marked the highest incidence of rapes this year, with 18 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 Week Ending Aug. 18, 2024
Type of CrimeNumber of IncidentsChange from Previous Week
Homicide1-87.5%
Rapes4-63.6%
Armed robberies3436%
Unarmed robberies50-15.3%
Armed aggravated assaults6224%
Unarmed aggravated assaults1110.9%
Residential burglaries7114.5%
Сommercial burglaries21-34.4%
Thefts of motor vehicle tags53-11.7%
Thefts from person6-25%
Thefts from auto203-5.6%
Thefts29014.6%
Retail thefts4519.5%
Stolen autos294-9%

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