Is it okay to walk in Fitler Square, Philadelphia?
Crime reported to the police, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Low for Philadelphia
Reported crime around the center of Fitler Square is lower than in 57% of areas in Philadelphia, taking into account how many people are usually around. 803 incidents were reported here in these 12 months.
“Here” is the area of about 0.7 km² (0.3 square miles) around the center of Fitler Square.
The map shows every block, by day and at night, and gives walking directions that avoid high-crime areas.
By kind of crime
| Kind | Level | Compared with the rest of Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping | Very low | lower than in 67% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | Moderate | higher than in 82% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | Very low | lower than in 78% of areas |
| Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses | Very low | lower than in 68% of areas |
Day and night
- By day (6am–6pm): Very low, lower than in 67% of areas.
- At night (6pm–6am): Low, higher than in 60% of areas.
Most reports here are from 4pm–5pm.
What gets reported here
- Theft: 601 (75%)
- Simple assault: 39 (5%)
- Vehicle theft: 39 (5%)
- Theft from vehicle: 39 (5%)
- Burglary: 31 (4%)
Following the city-wide trend over the last 6 months.
Around Fitler Square
The areas right next to it range from very low to moderate.
- Rittenhouse Square Low
- Graduate Hospital Moderate
- University City Very low
- Logan Square Very low
- Schuylkill Low
- Center City Moderate
- Powelton Village Low
- Washington Square West Low
How to read this
- It shows crime reported to the police. Many crimes are never reported.
- Levels compare areas within Philadelphia. The same level in another city does not mean the same.
- It is not a prediction, and it says nothing about any person or building.
- Please do not use it for decisions about housing, lending, insurance or employment.
Source: Philadelphia Police Department. Place names © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data as of Oct 2, 2026.