Holmesburg has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 159 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $129K (-44.0% vs area average), median household income of $61K (-10.8% vs area average), population density of 8,304 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.84% (+3.1% vs area average).
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Holmesburg 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.
This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #55 out of 159 neighborhoods analyzed.
629
Total Incidents
52.4
Monthly Average
#55 / 159
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Crime incidents in Holmesburg show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (54 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 3. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in Philadelphia, PA can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly crime data for Holmesburg reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-04 with 73 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 37 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Philadelphia experiences approximately 52 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 10% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in PA neighborhoods like Holmesburg tend to fluctuate.
The most common type of crime in Holmesburg is Assault | Other Assaults, accounting for 59.3% of all incidents (373 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault No Firearm at 20.5% (129 cases). The top three categories combined represent 84% 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.
8,304.27
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #127 of 159 neighborhoods
-50.3% vs area average
93.8%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #51 of 159 neighborhoods
+3.1% vs area average
$128,664.59
average estimate
Ranks #119 of 159 neighborhoods
-44.0% vs area average
$61,171.97
average estimate
Ranks #84 of 159 neighborhoods
-10.8% vs area average
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.