Philadelphia neighborhood

Crime in Somerton

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

1,165Reported incidents

34,656Residents

$71,955Median income

At a glance

Somerton crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

238

Violent incidents

927

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Somerton crime map

Reported crime density across and around Somerton.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Somerton

Theft710

Assault211

Other114

Vandalism69

Burglary19

DUI/Traffic12

Sexual Offense8

Shooting8

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Somerton

AssaultApr 1, 2026
100 BLOCK BROOKSHIRE PLZ, Philadelphia, PA
Other Assaults
TheftApr 1, 2026
12000 BLOCK E ROOSEVELT BLV, Philadelphia, PA
Fraud
AssaultApr 1, 2026
1900 BLOCK BYBERRY RD, Philadelphia, PA
Aggravated Assault No Firearm
AssaultMar 31, 2026
10000 BLOCK JEANES ST, Philadelphia, PA
Other Assaults
TheftMar 30, 2026
12000 BLOCK E ROOSEVELT BLV, Philadelphia, PA
Thefts
TheftMar 30, 2026
2100 BLOCK BENNETT RD, Philadelphia, PA
Motor Vehicle Theft
AssaultMar 30, 2026
400 BLOCK WARING ST, Philadelphia, PA
Other Assaults
AssaultMar 30, 2026
10800 BLOCK BUSTLETON AVE, Philadelphia, PA
Other Assaults
TheftMar 30, 2026
10000 BLOCK SANDMEYER LN, Philadelphia, PA
Fraud
TheftMar 30, 2026
200 BLOCK HENDRIX PL, Philadelphia, PA
Thefts

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Somerton

BurholmeA6,222 residents Chestnut HillA10,203 residents Lexington ParkA-4,337 residents BustletonA-29,270 residents

FAQ

Somerton safety: common questions

Is Somerton a safe neighborhood in Philadelphia?

Somerton has a crime safety grade of A-, making it one of the safer areas of Philadelphia. Our analysis counted 1,165 reported incidents in Somerton, including 238 violent and 927 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Somerton?

The most frequently reported offense in Somerton is Theft.