University City Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • PHILADELPHIA, PASummary
University City has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 159 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $582K (+153.6% vs area average), median household income of $35K (-48.9% vs area average), population density of 15,307 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 85.2% (-6.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for University City
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, University City 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 #72 out of 159 neighborhoods analyzed.
407
Total Incidents
33.9
Monthly Average
#72 / 159
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in University City show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (34 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 3:00 when incident rates drop to 4. 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 University City reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 51 incidents, while 2025-08 saw the lowest activity at 23 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Philadelphia experiences approximately 34 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 29% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in PA neighborhoods like University City tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in University City is Assault | Other Assaults, accounting for 56.5% of all incidents (230 cases). This is followed by Disorderly Conduct | Disorderly Conduct at 10.1% (41 cases). The top three categories combined represent 75% 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
15,307.01
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #75 of 159 neighborhoods
-8.4% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
85.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #139 of 159 neighborhoods
-6.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$582,257.78
average estimate
Ranks #5 of 159 neighborhoods
+153.6% vs area average
Median Household Income
$35,083.36
average estimate
Ranks #143 of 159 neighborhoods
-48.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.