Old Kensington Safety Report
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Summary
Old Kensington has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 159 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $304K (+32.6% vs area average), median household income of $122K (+77.2% vs area average), population density of 19,952 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 91.37% (+0.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Old Kensington
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Old Kensington in Philadelphia, PA receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher than 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #81 out of 159 neighborhoods analyzed.
96
Total Incidents
8.0
Monthly Average
#81 / 159
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Old Kensington show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 13:00 (9 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 Old Kensington reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-01 with 13 incidents, while 2025-04 saw the lowest activity at 4 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Philadelphia experiences approximately 8 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 34% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in PA neighborhoods like Old Kensington tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Old Kensington is Assault | Other Assaults, accounting for 66.7% of all incidents (64 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault No Firearm at 11.5% (11 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.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
19,952.14
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #49 of 159 neighborhoods
+19.4% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
91.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #88 of 159 neighborhoods
+0.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$304,481.08
average estimate
Ranks #36 of 159 neighborhoods
+32.6% vs area average
Median Household Income
$121,530.75
average estimate
Ranks #6 of 159 neighborhoods
+77.2% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.