Krista Dahl-Campbell Deputy Commissioner Organizational Services | https://www.phillypolice.com
Krista Dahl-Campbell Deputy Commissioner Organizational Services | https://www.phillypolice.com
This represents a 11.7% increase over the previous year, when there were 3,617 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 Sept. 22
| Type Of Crime | Number of Incidents |
|---|---|
| Сommercial burglary | 1,101 |
| Residential burglary | 2,491 |
| Retail theft | 16,209 |
| Stolen auto | 11,335 |
| Theft | 10,431 |
| Theft from auto | 7,993 |
| Theft from person | 259 |
| Theft of motor vehicle tag | 2,056 |
| Armed aggravated assault | 1,955 |
| Unarmed aggravated assault | 4,039 |
| Homicide | 178 |
| Rape | 380 |
| Armed robbery | 1,164 |
| Unarmed robbery | 1,904 |
Alerts Sign-up