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Philadelphia Crime Index

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Crime in West Kensington

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

2,049Reported incidents
5,863Residents
$21,084Median income

At a glance

West Kensington crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

377
Violent incidents
1,672
Property incidents
Other
Most common offense

Map

West Kensington crime map

Reported crime density across and around West Kensington.
Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in West Kensington

Other648
Drug Offense438
Theft303
Assault240
Arrest157
Vandalism79
Weapons48
Robbery36

Latest reports

Recent incidents in West Kensington

  • Robbery

    2900 BLOCK Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA

    Robbery No Firearm

  • Other

    3100 BLOCK G ST, Philadelphia, PA

    All Other Offenses

  • Vandalism

    600 BLOCK E INDIANA AVE, Philadelphia, PA

    Vandalism/Criminal Mischief

  • Drug Offense

    700 BLOCK E ALLEGHENY AVE, Philadelphia, PA

    Narcotic / Drug Law Violations

  • Arrest

    3100 BLOCK REACH ST, Philadelphia, PA

    Disorderly Conduct

  • Assault

    500 BLOCK E CAMBRIA ST, Philadelphia, PA

    Other Assaults

  • Theft

    400 BLOCK E CLEARFIELD ST, Philadelphia, PA

    Thefts

  • Drug Offense

    600 BLOCK E CLEMENTINE ST, Philadelphia, PA

    Narcotic / Drug Law Violations

  • Other

    E INDIANA AVE & GRANSBACK ST, Philadelphia, PA

    All Other Offenses

  • Drug Offense

    2900 BLOCK E ST, Philadelphia, PA

    Narcotic / Drug Law Violations

Nearby

Neighborhoods near West Kensington

KingsessingB19,654 residentsWest Oak LaneB28,120 residentsFranklintownB-3,895 residentsFairmount ParkB-1,307 residents

FAQ

West Kensington safety: common questions

Is West Kensington a safe neighborhood in Philadelphia?

West Kensington has a crime safety grade of B, making it one of the safer areas of Philadelphia. Our analysis counted 2,049 reported incidents in West Kensington, including 377 violent and 1,672 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in West Kensington?

The most frequently reported offense in West Kensington is Other.