Point Breeze Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • PHILADELPHIA, PASummary
Point Breeze has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 159 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $222K (-3.3% vs area average), median household income of $85K (+24.3% vs area average), population density of 29,991 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 84.56% (-7.1% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Point Breeze
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Point Breeze 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #113 out of 159 neighborhoods analyzed.
370
Total Incidents
30.8
Monthly Average
#113 / 159
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Point Breeze show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (27 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 7:00 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 Point Breeze reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-11 with 44 incidents, while 2025-06 saw the lowest activity at 19 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Philadelphia experiences approximately 31 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 9% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in PA neighborhoods like Point Breeze tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Point Breeze is Assault | Other Assaults, accounting for 66.5% of all incidents (246 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault No Firearm at 12.2% (45 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
29,991.22
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #21 of 159 neighborhoods
+79.5% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
84.6%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #145 of 159 neighborhoods
-7.1% vs area average
Median Home Value
$221,998.18
average estimate
Ranks #66 of 159 neighborhoods
-3.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$85,241.13
average estimate
Ranks #48 of 159 neighborhoods
+24.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.