Somerton Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • PHILADELPHIA, PASummary
Somerton has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 159 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $256K (+11.4% vs area average), median household income of $67K (-2.4% vs area average), population density of 7,632 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 95.6% (+5.0% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Somerton
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Somerton 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 #28 out of 159 neighborhoods analyzed.
267
Total Incidents
22.3
Monthly Average
#28 / 159
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Somerton show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (29 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 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 Somerton reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-01 with 30 incidents, while 2025-06 saw the lowest activity at 9 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Philadelphia experiences approximately 22 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 13% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in PA neighborhoods like Somerton tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Somerton is Assault | Other Assaults, accounting for 73.8% of all incidents (197 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault No Firearm at 12% (32 cases). The top three categories combined represent 89% 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
7,631.88
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #132 of 159 neighborhoods
-54.3% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
95.6%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #24 of 159 neighborhoods
+5.0% vs area average
Median Home Value
$255,685.23
average estimate
Ranks #50 of 159 neighborhoods
+11.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$66,921.15
average estimate
Ranks #71 of 159 neighborhoods
-2.4% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.