How current is the Philadelphia incident map?

Refresh cycles vary by source — some Philadelphia feeds are near-real-time dispatch logs, others publish every few hours or on a batch cycle. CityAlert re-checks sources continuously and this page regenerates every 10 minutes; individual incidents show their reported timestamps.

Where does CityAlert's Philadelphia data come from?

This page is powered by: Philadelphia PD incident data (open GIS), US National Weather Service alerts (NWS CAP) and GDACS global disaster alerts. Media-sourced incidents are approximate block-level locations and are labelled as such.

Is Philadelphia safe?

CityAlert maps reported incidents and official alerts — it isn't a safety score and can't capture unreported crime. Use the live map and trends alongside official Philadelphia statistics and local guidance for a complete picture.

How many incidents were reported in Philadelphia recently?

In the last 30 days CityAlert recorded 956 reported incidents in the Philadelphia area — 325 high or critical severity (34%), led by 956 crime. This reflects reported incidents from the sources listed below, not a complete measure of safety.

Philadelphia Crime Map — Live PPD Incidents

Name: Philadelphia live public-safety incident feed
Creator: CityAlert
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Keywords: Philadelphia crime map, Philadelphia crime rate, PPD incident data, Philadelphia safety map, crime by neighborhood Philadelphia, Philly police incidents

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia publishes police incident data through the city's open GIS program — one of the oldest municipal open-data feeds in the US. CityAlert maps reported crimes alongside Mid-Atlantic hazards: nor'easters, coastal storms, heat and flooding alerts.

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Active incidents near Philadelphia

956 total956Crime

Latest incident reported Sep 15, 23:59 UTC · page refreshes every ~10 min

Philadelphia safety snapshot — last 30 days

Elevated956 reported incidents325 high/critical (34%)

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A large share of recent reports were high or critical severity. Counts cover reported incidents from the sources below, within the Philadelphia map region — unverified community reports are excluded. This is a descriptive summary, not a safety score.

Latest incidents in Philadelphia

Robbery Firearm · highSep 15, 23:59 UTC
Robbery Firearm — 4400 BLOCK GRISCOM ST — 15
Weapon Violations · highSep 15, 23:54 UTC
Weapon Violations — 1100 BLOCK W ROCKLAND ST — 35
Other Assaults · highSep 15, 23:53 UTC
Other Assaults — 3400 BLOCK DISSTON ST — 15
Weapon Violations · highSep 15, 23:44 UTC
Weapon Violations — 1800 BLOCK N WOODSTOCK ST — 22
Other Assaults · highSep 15, 23:33 UTC
Other Assaults — 3200 BLOCK N 33RD ST — 39
Weapon Violations · highSep 15, 22:36 UTC
Weapon Violations — 0 BLOCK N 60TH ST — 19
Aggravated Assault No Firearm · highSep 15, 22:34 UTC
Aggravated Assault No Firearm — 2200 BLOCK FONTAIN ST — 22
Aggravated Assault Firearm · highSep 15, 22:34 UTC
Aggravated Assault Firearm — 1800 BLOCK N LAMBERT ST — 22
Other Assaults · highSep 15, 22:21 UTC
Other Assaults — 2100 BLOCK Simon St — 15
Aggravated Assault No Firearm · highSep 15, 22:10 UTC
Aggravated Assault No Firearm — 5200 BLOCK Spruce St — 18
Aggravated Assault No Firearm · highSep 15, 22:03 UTC
Aggravated Assault No Firearm — 6700 BLOCK JACKSON ST — 15
Robbery No Firearm · highSep 15, 22:01 UTC
Robbery No Firearm — 4800 BLOCK N 5TH ST — 35

Philadelphia safety news

Woman charged in deadly arson claims fire was meant for another relative: Docs6abc Philadelphia (WPVI) · Sep 17, 04:33 UTC
AccuWeather: Summer feeling for another day6abc Philadelphia (WPVI) · Sep 17, 04:13 UTC
Dozens of people seen on images recovered from home in Olney; some appeared lifeless6abc Philadelphia (WPVI) · Sep 17, 04:12 UTC
Former police chief recalls 2009 arrest of man linked to Philly house of horrors6abc Philadelphia (WPVI) · Sep 17, 04:10 UTC
76ers' single-game tickets going on sale Thursday morning6abc Philadelphia (WPVI) · Sep 17, 04:09 UTC
Dulce Maria Alavez missing: Family marks 7 years since girl vanished from NJ park6abc Philadelphia (WPVI) · Sep 17, 03:38 UTC

Philadelphia incident map FAQ

How current is the Philadelphia incident map?: Refresh cycles vary by source — some Philadelphia feeds are near-real-time dispatch logs, others publish every few hours or on a batch cycle. CityAlert re-checks sources continuously and this page regenerates every 10 minutes; individual incidents show their reported timestamps.
Where does CityAlert's Philadelphia data come from?: This page is powered by: Philadelphia PD incident data (open GIS), US National Weather Service alerts (NWS CAP) and GDACS global disaster alerts. Media-sourced incidents are approximate block-level locations and are labelled as such.
Is Philadelphia safe?: CityAlert maps reported incidents and official alerts — it isn't a safety score and can't capture unreported crime. Use the live map and trends alongside official Philadelphia statistics and local guidance for a complete picture.
How many incidents were reported in Philadelphia recently?: In the last 30 days CityAlert recorded 956 reported incidents in the Philadelphia area — 325 high or critical severity (34%), led by 956 crime. This reflects reported incidents from the sources listed below, not a complete measure of safety.

Data sources for Philadelphia

Philadelphia PD incident data (open GIS)
US National Weather Service alerts (NWS CAP)
GDACS global disaster alerts

Incidents update continuously — this page reflects the latest feed data. Media-sourced incidents are approximate block-level locations. Methodology & full source list

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