Bustleton Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • PHILADELPHIA, PASummary
Bustleton has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 159 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $263K (+14.5% vs area average), median household income of $80K (+17.0% vs area average), population density of 8,573 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 97.61% (+7.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Bustleton
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Bustleton in Philadelphia, PA receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower than what's typical for the city. This neighborhood was compared against 159 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA.
Walking Safety
This area has lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #25 out of 159 neighborhoods analyzed.
215
Total Incidents
17.9
Monthly Average
#25 / 159
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Bustleton show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (22 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 0. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in Philadelphia, PA can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for Bustleton reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-01 with 26 incidents, while 2025-07 saw the lowest activity at 13 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Philadelphia experiences approximately 18 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 19% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in PA neighborhoods like Bustleton tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Bustleton is Assault | Other Assaults, accounting for 81.4% of all incidents (175 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault No Firearm at 8.4% (18 cases). The top three categories combined represent 94% of all crime in this area. Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in Philadelphia, PA helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
8,573.14
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #123 of 159 neighborhoods
-48.7% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
97.6%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #8 of 159 neighborhoods
+7.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$262,816.92
average estimate
Ranks #48 of 159 neighborhoods
+14.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$80,223.32
average estimate
Ranks #54 of 159 neighborhoods
+17.0% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.