How safe is Philadelphia?

Philadelphia, also known as “Philly”, is the largest city in Pennsylvania and is located in the northeast of the United States; next to New Jersey and Delaware. Philadelphia was once the capital city of the United States, and as such, it plays an a big role in the American history. read more

Philadelphia is a popular place. One of the major urban centers of the original thirteen colonies, the city today has a few problems that outsiders may not know about. You may encounter a lot of traffic as well as some areas that are not entirely safe. read more

This lovely map of Philadelphia that shows crime per thousand, broken down by district, is very informative. Unfortunately, the map gives no indication of whether the districts are police districts, voting districts, or arbitrarily named neighborhoods. read more