Germantown Southwest Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • PHILADELPHIA, PASummary
Germantown Southwest has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 159 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $149K (-34.9% vs area average), median household income of $53K (-23.4% vs area average), population density of 16,716 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 89.88% (-1.2% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Germantown Southwest
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Germantown Southwest 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #103 out of 159 neighborhoods analyzed.
277
Total Incidents
23.1
Monthly Average
#103 / 159
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Germantown Southwest show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (25 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 7:00 when incident rates drop to 1. 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 Germantown Southwest reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-04 with 31 incidents, while 2025-08 saw the lowest activity at 14 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Philadelphia experiences approximately 23 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in PA neighborhoods like Germantown Southwest tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Germantown Southwest is Assault | Other Assaults, accounting for 59.6% of all incidents (165 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault No Firearm at 15.5% (43 cases). The top three categories combined represent 83% 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
16,715.6
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #64 of 159 neighborhoods
0.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
89.9%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #104 of 159 neighborhoods
-1.2% vs area average
Median Home Value
$149,457.04
average estimate
Ranks #111 of 159 neighborhoods
-34.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$52,569.1
average estimate
Ranks #104 of 159 neighborhoods
-23.4% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.