Powelton Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • PHILADELPHIA, PASummary
Powelton has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 159 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $463K (+101.5% vs area average), median household income of $38K (-44.2% vs area average), population density of 34,102 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 86.73% (-4.7% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Powelton
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Powelton in Philadelphia, PA receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower 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 lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #70 out of 159 neighborhoods analyzed.
35
Total Incidents
2.9
Monthly Average
#70 / 159
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Powelton show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (3 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the evening, particularly around 20:00 when incident rates drop to 0. 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 Powelton reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-11 with 5 incidents, while 2025-03 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Philadelphia experiences approximately 3 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 6% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in PA neighborhoods like Powelton tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Powelton is Assault | Other Assaults, accounting for 42.9% of all incidents (15 cases). This is followed by Robbery | Robbery No Firearm at 17.1% (6 cases). The top three categories combined represent 71% 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
34,102
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #11 of 159 neighborhoods
+104.1% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
86.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #126 of 159 neighborhoods
-4.7% vs area average
Median Home Value
$462,609.09
average estimate
Ranks #13 of 159 neighborhoods
+101.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$38,241.32
average estimate
Ranks #132 of 159 neighborhoods
-44.2% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.