Philadelphia neighborhood

Crime in Poplar

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

934Reported incidents

6,127Residents

$37,142Median income

At a glance

Poplar crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

271

Violent incidents

663

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Poplar crime map

Reported crime density across and around Poplar.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Poplar

Theft428

Assault206

Vandalism95

Other58

Drug Offense42

Burglary33

Shooting25

Weapons20

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Poplar

AssaultApr 1, 2026
600 BLOCK N 11TH ST, Philadelphia, PA
Other Assaults
TheftApr 1, 2026
600 BLOCK N PERCY ST, Philadelphia, PA
Theft from Vehicle
Drug OffenseApr 1, 2026
800 BLOCK N 12TH ST, Philadelphia, PA
Narcotic / Drug Law Violations
Drug OffenseApr 1, 2026
1300 BLOCK W GIRARD AVE, Philadelphia, PA
Narcotic / Drug Law Violations
AssaultApr 1, 2026
1000 BLOCK N BROAD ST APT 219, Philadelphia, PA
Other Assaults
OtherMar 31, 2026
N BROAD ST & W GIRARD AVE, Philadelphia, PA
All Other Offenses
OtherMar 31, 2026
N BROAD ST & W GIRARD AVE, Philadelphia, PA
All Other Offenses
OtherMar 31, 2026
N BROAD ST & W GIRARD AVE, Philadelphia, PA
All Other Offenses
OtherMar 31, 2026
N BROAD ST & W GIRARD AVE, Philadelphia, PA
All Other Offenses
OtherMar 31, 2026
N BROAD ST & W GIRARD AVE, Philadelphia, PA
All Other Offenses

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Poplar

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FAQ

Poplar safety: common questions

Is Poplar a safe neighborhood in Philadelphia?

Poplar has a crime safety grade of D-, making it a higher-crime area of Philadelphia. Our analysis counted 934 reported incidents in Poplar, including 271 violent and 663 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Poplar?

The most frequently reported offense in Poplar is Theft.