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Philadelphia
#30 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • City in Pennsylvania
  • 1,794 reviews
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    Philadelphia Crime

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Poll
    How safe do you feel in this area?
    Based on 162 responses
    • Pretty safe. There is some crime, but it doesn't impact me much.
      53%
    • Somewhat safe. There is noticeable crime, and there are times I don't feel safe.
      37%
    • Not safe. There is a lot of crime, and I regularly don't feel safe.
      6%
    • Very safe. There is really no crime to speak of.
      4%
    Poll
    How reliable are the police in this area?
    Based on 162 responses
    • The police are visible, but somehow respond slowly when needed.
      46%
    • The police are very visible and very responsive.
      27%
    • The police aren't around much, and when you need them, they aren't reliable.
      12%
    • The police aren't around much, but are there quickly when you need them.
      7%
    • Not sure.
      7%

    Philadelphia Crime Rates

    Violent Crime Statistics
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      486
      282.7
    • Murder
      22.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      69
      40.7
    • Robbery
      331.6
      135.5
    Property Crime Statistics
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      409.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,329.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      357.9
      284
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