Glenwood Safety Report
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Summary
Glenwood has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 159 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $70K (-69.6% vs area average), median household income of $27K (-60.1% vs area average), population density of 10,230 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 84.76% (-6.9% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Glenwood
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Glenwood in Philadelphia, PA receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. 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 #115 out of 159 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
226
Total Incidents
18.8
Monthly Average
#115 / 159
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Glenwood show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (22 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 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 Glenwood reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2026-01 with 27 incidents, while 2026-02 saw the lowest activity at 12 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Philadelphia experiences approximately 19 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in PA neighborhoods like Glenwood tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Glenwood is Assault | Other Assaults, accounting for 55.8% of all incidents (126 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault No Firearm at 12.4% (28 cases). The top three categories combined represent 80% 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
10,229.68
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #112 of 159 neighborhoods
-38.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
84.8%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #142 of 159 neighborhoods
-6.9% vs area average
Median Home Value
$69,840.43
average estimate
Ranks #153 of 159 neighborhoods
-69.6% vs area average
Median Household Income
$27,367.44
average estimate
Ranks #156 of 159 neighborhoods
-60.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.