Philadelphia neighborhood

Crime in Upper Holmesburg

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

614Reported incidents

10,648Residents

$59,388Median income

At a glance

Upper Holmesburg crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

286

Violent incidents

328

Property incidents

Assault

Most common offense

Map

Upper Holmesburg crime map

Reported crime density across and around Upper Holmesburg.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Upper Holmesburg

Assault249

Theft217

Other39

Vandalism39

Drug Offense17

Arson12

Burglary12

Shooting9

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Upper Holmesburg

TheftApr 1, 2026
8500 BLOCK FRANKFORD AVE, Philadelphia, PA
Thefts
Drug OffenseMar 31, 2026
8300 BLOCK STATE RD, Philadelphia, PA
Narcotic / Drug Law Violations
TheftMar 31, 2026
8700 BLOCK JACKSON ST, Philadelphia, PA
Thefts
TheftMar 30, 2026
8400 BLOCK FRANKFORD AVE, Philadelphia, PA
Thefts
TheftMar 30, 2026
8400 BLOCK FRANKFORD AVE, Philadelphia, PA
Thefts
AssaultMar 29, 2026
8300 BLOCK STATE RD, Philadelphia, PA
Other Assaults
Drug OffenseMar 29, 2026
8300 BLOCK STATE RD, Philadelphia, PA
Narcotic / Drug Law Violations
AssaultMar 28, 2026
8100 BLOCK STATE RD, Philadelphia, PA
Other Assaults
AssaultMar 27, 2026
8400 BLOCK TORRESDALE AVE, Philadelphia, PA
Aggravated Assault No Firearm
TheftMar 27, 2026
8700 BLOCK GILLESPIE ST, Philadelphia, PA
Thefts

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Upper Holmesburg

KensingtonA-25,525 residents LawndaleA-8,433 residents Bella VistaA-5,981 residents Penn's LandingA-373 residents

FAQ

Upper Holmesburg safety: common questions

Is Upper Holmesburg a safe neighborhood in Philadelphia?

Upper Holmesburg has a crime safety grade of A-, making it one of the safer areas of Philadelphia. Our analysis counted 614 reported incidents in Upper Holmesburg, including 286 violent and 328 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Upper Holmesburg?

The most frequently reported offense in Upper Holmesburg is Assault.