Women living in Philadelphia consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.8 out of 5.
Women living in Philadelphia consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.5 out of 5.
On average 13.9% percentage of women in United States have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
Based on 12 experiences
Safety rating: | 2.8/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.4/5 | Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 2.9/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 2.5/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.3/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Safety levels in Philadelphia are highly dependent on the area. Strongly recommend avoiding Kensington in general. Manayunk/Wissahickon area I would say is the safest with city center somewhere in between, but city center does have a strong police presence with the courts there.
Posted: March 21, 2025Aurore
Philadelphia is great City with a lot of Culture I think for an American City. And as a big city there’s always downsides to it. I have never experienced any harassment or violence there but there is always a risk in a big city. But that should stop you from experiencing Philadelphia ! There’s good foods, the people are generally welcoming and it’s pretty walkable ! Just stay aware of your surroundings, like in any other big cities.
Posted: February 8, 2025Philadelphia has seen an increase in crime following the pandemic, like many other major cities in the United States. However, if you exercise city smarts (not being on your phone, awareness of surroundings), it’s not a bad place to visit or live.
Posted: December 29, 2024Philadelphia is a large city and large cities have high crime rates. It is critical to stay in the safe areas: center city, South Philly, China town, fish town. West Philly is generally good if you stay around the college town area. Avoid north Philadelphia if you can.
Posted: December 19, 2024Philadelphia is very safe if you stay in Center City. If you are a tourist, do not try to walk from Center City to Fishtown or from Center City to South Philadelphia (where the sports complex is). You may end up in an unsafe neighborhood. Crime wise, you may be mugged, but are unlikely to be the victim of rape or murder. Stay alert and travel with others at night when possible. The buses are safer than the subways. Ubers and Lyfts are generally very safe.
Posted: November 11, 2024based on 3 experiences from female travelers
I rented an Airbnb for a day, and it went well! I walked to the store with the Airbnb host and we chatted and got groceries, and the area felt safe. People were mostly friendly, and the grocery store I went to was very bougie but the food was meh. Philly cheesesteak is overrated as I learned.
Posted: January 22, 2025Experienced: April, 2023Aurore
Hi ! I’m Aurore from France ! (People call me Aurora) Im 25 years old. Currently an au pair for a family near Philadelphia. I love traveling and meeting new people.
Kelsey
Hello! My name is Kelsey! I am 36 years old and live in Philadelphia, PA with my dog Janet. I’m looking forward to upcoming travels and meeting amazing women from all over!