Philadelphia neighborhood

Crime in University City

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

1,639Reported incidents

12,997Residents

$32,593Median income

At a glance

University City crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

263

Violent incidents

1,376

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

University City crime map

Reported crime density across and around University City.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in University City

Theft1,126

Assault200

Other106

Vandalism72

Arrest40

Robbery22

Burglary17

Sexual Offense15

Latest reports

Recent incidents in University City

AssaultApr 1, 2026
3400 BLOCK CIVIC CENTER BLV, Philadelphia, PA
Other Assaults
VandalismApr 1, 2026
3800 BLOCK WALNUT ST, Philadelphia, PA
Vandalism/Criminal Mischief
OtherApr 1, 2026
100 BLOCK S 30TH ST, Philadelphia, PA
All Other Offenses
AssaultApr 1, 2026
3200 BLOCK SUMMER ST, Philadelphia, PA
Other Assaults
TheftApr 1, 2026
3600 BLOCK MARKET ST, Philadelphia, PA
Thefts
TheftMar 31, 2026
3400 BLOCK SANSOM ST, Philadelphia, PA
Thefts
TheftMar 31, 2026
3700 BLOCK WALNUT ST, Philadelphia, PA
Thefts
TheftMar 31, 2026
3400 BLOCK HAMILTON WALK, Philadelphia, PA
Thefts
TheftMar 31, 2026
3600 BLOCK SPRUCE ST, Philadelphia, PA
Thefts
TheftMar 31, 2026
3400 BLOCK Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Thefts

Nearby

Neighborhoods near University City

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FAQ

University City safety: common questions

Is University City a safe neighborhood in Philadelphia?

University City has a crime safety grade of B+, making it one of the safer areas of Philadelphia. Our analysis counted 1,639 reported incidents in University City, including 263 violent and 1,376 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in University City?

The most frequently reported offense in University City is Theft.