Philadelphia neighborhood

Crime in Washington Square West

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

1,983Reported incidents

13,343Residents

$64,797Median income

At a glance

Washington Square West crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

490

Violent incidents

1,493

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Washington Square West crime map

Reported crime density across and around Washington Square West.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Washington Square West

Theft1,155

Assault414

Other162

Vandalism97

Burglary45

Robbery44

Arrest22

Sexual Offense14

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Washington Square West

TheftApr 1, 2026
200 BLOCK S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA
Motor Vehicle Theft
TheftApr 1, 2026
100 BLOCK S 11TH ST, Philadelphia, PA
Thefts
AssaultApr 1, 2026
1300 BLOCK Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Aggravated Assault No Firearm
VandalismApr 1, 2026
300 BLOCK S 13TH ST, Philadelphia, PA
Vandalism/Criminal Mischief
OtherApr 1, 2026
700 BLOCK WALNUT ST, Philadelphia, PA
All Other Offenses
AssaultApr 1, 2026
100 BLOCK S 10TH ST, Philadelphia, PA
Other Assaults
VandalismApr 1, 2026
100 BLOCK S 12TH ST, Philadelphia, PA
Vandalism/Criminal Mischief
AssaultMar 31, 2026
200 BLOCK S 11TH ST, Philadelphia, PA
Other Assaults
VandalismMar 31, 2026
S 10TH ST & LOCUST ST, Philadelphia, PA
Vandalism/Criminal Mischief
TheftMar 31, 2026
100 BLOCK S BROAD ST, Philadelphia, PA
Motor Vehicle Theft

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Washington Square West

NorthwoodB19,275 residents Rittenhouse Square WestB11,162 residents Olde KensingtonB3,415 residents Logan SquareB4,951 residents

FAQ

Washington Square West safety: common questions

Is Washington Square West a safe neighborhood in Philadelphia?

Washington Square West has a crime safety grade of B, making it one of the safer areas of Philadelphia. Our analysis counted 1,983 reported incidents in Washington Square West, including 490 violent and 1,493 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Washington Square West?

The most frequently reported offense in Washington Square West is Theft.