West Passyunk Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • PHILADELPHIA, PASummary
West Passyunk has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 159 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $156K (-32.1% vs area average), median household income of $62K (-10.3% vs area average), population density of 42,012 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 86.71% (-4.7% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for West Passyunk
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, West Passyunk 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 #126 out of 159 neighborhoods analyzed.
171
Total Incidents
14.3
Monthly Average
#126 / 159
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in West Passyunk show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (15 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 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 West Passyunk reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-04 with 24 incidents, while 2024-11 saw the lowest activity at 5 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Philadelphia experiences approximately 14 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 12% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in PA neighborhoods like West Passyunk tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in West Passyunk is Assault | Other Assaults, accounting for 63.7% of all incidents (109 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault No Firearm at 8.8% (15 cases). The top three categories combined represent 80% 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
42,011.73
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #7 of 159 neighborhoods
+151.4% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
86.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #127 of 159 neighborhoods
-4.7% vs area average
Median Home Value
$155,922.22
average estimate
Ranks #109 of 159 neighborhoods
-32.1% vs area average
Median Household Income
$61,521.53
average estimate
Ranks #82 of 159 neighborhoods
-10.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.