Philadelphia neighborhood

Crime in Chinatown

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Chinatown neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.

364Reported incidents

2,065Residents

$59,981Median income

At a glance

Chinatown crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

100

Violent incidents

264

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Chinatown crime map

Reported crime density across and around Chinatown.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Chinatown

Theft170

Assault67

Vandalism48

Other23

Robbery18

Burglary17

Shooting10

DUI/Traffic4

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Chinatown

Sexual OffenseMar 31, 2026
200 BLOCK N 8TH ST, Philadelphia, PA
Rape
RobberyMar 30, 2026
1000 BLOCK RACE ST, Philadelphia, PA
Robbery No Firearm
TheftMar 27, 2026
0 BLOCK N 9th St, Philadelphia, PA
Thefts
TheftMar 24, 2026
100 BLOCK N 10TH ST, Philadelphia, PA
Thefts
TheftMar 22, 2026
1100 BLOCK ARCH ST, Philadelphia, PA
Thefts
OtherMar 20, 2026
800 BLOCK VINE ST, Philadelphia, PA
All Other Offenses
OtherMar 20, 2026
1100 BLOCK ARCH ST, Philadelphia, PA
All Other Offenses
OtherMar 19, 2026
1100 BLOCK ARCH ST, Philadelphia, PA
All Other Offenses
AssaultMar 18, 2026
900 BLOCK ARCH ST, Philadelphia, PA
Other Assaults
OtherMar 18, 2026
900 BLOCK SPRING ST, Philadelphia, PA
All Other Offenses

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Chinatown

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FAQ

Chinatown safety: common questions

Is Chinatown a safe neighborhood in Philadelphia?

Chinatown has a crime safety grade of C-, making it a mid-range area of Philadelphia. Our analysis counted 364 reported incidents in Chinatown, including 100 violent and 264 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Chinatown?

The most frequently reported offense in Chinatown is Theft.