Kingsessing Safety Report
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Summary
Kingsessing has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 159 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $94K (-59.2% vs area average), median household income of $48K (-29.3% vs area average), population density of 18,715 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 83.13% (-8.7% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Kingsessing
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Kingsessing 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 #122 out of 159 neighborhoods analyzed.
727
Total Incidents
60.6
Monthly Average
#122 / 159
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Kingsessing show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (55 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 Trend
Monthly crime data for Kingsessing reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 72 incidents, while 2026-02 saw the lowest activity at 52 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Philadelphia experiences approximately 61 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 6% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in PA neighborhoods like Kingsessing tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Kingsessing is Assault | Other Assaults, accounting for 62.7% of all incidents (456 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault No Firearm at 12.2% (89 cases). The top three categories combined represent 82% 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
18,715.14
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #55 of 159 neighborhoods
+12.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
83.1%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #147 of 159 neighborhoods
-8.7% vs area average
Median Home Value
$93,773.38
average estimate
Ranks #135 of 159 neighborhoods
-59.2% vs area average
Median Household Income
$48,476.66
average estimate
Ranks #111 of 159 neighborhoods
-29.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.