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Philadelphia faces 2,625 thefts of motor vehicle tags by Nov. 24

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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 2,625 thefts of motor vehicle tags this year by Nov. 24, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.

This represents a 8.7% increase over the previous year, when there were 2,416 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 Nov. 24
Type Of CrimeNumber of Incidents
Сommercial burglary1,400
Residential burglary3,098
Retail theft20,199
Stolen auto14,354
Theft13,040
Theft from auto9,934
Theft from person332
Theft of motor vehicle tag2,625
Armed aggravated assault2,368
Unarmed aggravated assault5,077
Homicide216
Rape494
Armed robbery1,472
Unarmed robbery2,387

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