Fairhill Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • PHILADELPHIA, PASummary
Fairhill has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 159 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $49K (-78.4% vs area average), median household income of $28K (-58.6% vs area average), population density of 24,702 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 89.15% (-2.0% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Fairhill
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Fairhill in Philadelphia, PA receives a safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with 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 notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #148 out of 159 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
294
Total Incidents
24.5
Monthly Average
#148 / 159
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Fairhill show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 18:00 (32 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 7:00 when incident rates drop to 2. 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 Fairhill reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-11 with 32 incidents, while 2025-03 saw the lowest activity at 19 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Philadelphia experiences approximately 25 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 10% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in PA neighborhoods like Fairhill tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Fairhill is Assault | Other Assaults, accounting for 37.8% of all incidents (111 cases). This is followed by Drug Offenses | Narcotic / Drug Law Violations at 25.2% (74 cases). The top three categories combined represent 77% 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
24,701.5
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #35 of 159 neighborhoods
+47.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
89.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #112 of 159 neighborhoods
-2.0% vs area average
Median Home Value
$49,498.65
average estimate
Ranks #158 of 159 neighborhoods
-78.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$28,393.83
average estimate
Ranks #155 of 159 neighborhoods
-58.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.