What safety looks like in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Use this safety view to review how Philadelphia, Pennsylvania compares on everyday security, crime context and local risk signals for retirement planning.
Start with Overall Safety: 1. 8 / 5 · Poor; Violent Crime: High Violent Crime.
Read safety as practical context for daily routines. Violent crime, property crime, disaster exposure, lighting, road safety and neighborhood-by-neighborhood patterns can point to different conclusions.
Use the score to decide what to verify next: official crime data, local emergency alerts, flood or wildfire exposure and whether the areas you would actually visit feel comfortable at the times you expect to be out.
- Overall Safety 1.8 / 5 · Poor
- Violent Crime High Violent Crime
- Property Crime High Property Crime
Safety metrics
Overall Safety
1.8 / 5 · Poor
Violent Crime
High Violent Crime
Property Crime
High Property Crime
Night Safety
Caution
Emergency Response
Caution
Scam Risk
High
Stability
Good
Natural Disaster Risk
High
Flood Risk
Moderate
Wildfire Risk
Low
Storm Risk
Moderate
Heat Risk
Low
Drought Risk
High
Safe for Solo Living
Poor
Peace of Mind
Poor
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