Is it okay to walk in Washington Square West, Philadelphia?

Crime reported to the police, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Low for Philadelphia

Reported crime around the center of Washington Square West is higher than in 50% of areas in Philadelphia, taking into account how many people are usually around. 603 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 Washington Square West.

See Washington Square West on the map

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	Low	higher than in 53% of areas
PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson	Moderate	higher than in 69% of areas
VehicleCar theft and break-ins	Very low	lower than in 73% of areas
Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses	Low	lower than in 55% of areas

Day and night

By day (6am–6pm): Low, lower than in 58% of areas.
At night (6pm–6am): Low, higher than in 64% of areas.

Most reports here are from 4pm–5pm.

What gets reported here

Theft: 233 (39%)
Simple assault: 105 (17%)
Theft from vehicle: 55 (9%)
Vandalism: 51 (8%)
Burglary: 48 (8%)

Rising: the last 6 months were 25% busier than the city-wide trend.

Around Washington Square West

The areas right next to it range from low to moderate.

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.