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2,115 armed aggravated assaults by Oct. 20 across Philadelphia

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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 2,115 armed aggravated assaults this year by Oct. 20, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.

This represents a -15% decrease from the previous year, when there were 2,489 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 Oct. 20
Type Of CrimeNumber of Incidents
Сommercial burglary1,252
Residential burglary2,781
Retail theft17,860
Stolen auto12,649
Theft11,613
Theft from auto8,857
Theft from person296
Theft of motor vehicle tag2,293
Armed aggravated assault2,115
Unarmed aggravated assault4,529
Homicide195
Rape423
Armed robbery1,313
Unarmed robbery2,136

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