Philadelphia's urban improvements correlate with reduced crime, suggesting environment plays a role in safety.

Reducing gun violence was a top campaign issue during Philadelphia’s 2023 mayoral ... Meanwhile, Temple University attributes the reduction in crime within its patrol areas to the implementation ...

Gun violence remains a pressing issue in Philadelphia, despite a notable decrease in incidents in 2023. The city is witnessing a significant community response aimed at addressing this crisis ...

Reducing gun violence was a top campaign issue during Philadelphia’s 2023 mayoral ... Meanwhile, Temple University attributes the reduction in crime within its patrol areas to the implementation ...

Philadelphia, and Boston, which all have lower YTD rates of gun victimizations in 2024 compared with this same time in 2019—have committed to gun violence reduction strategies coordinated by ...

Philly gun violence interrupter Mazzie Casher has historic yet modern solutions to the problems of crime and poverty ...

Those areas accounted for 43 percent of gun violence in Philadelphia last year. The increase in patrols is part of a new crime reduction plan. The city's $5.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2023 ...

and protect communities in every corner of Philadelphia.” Outlaw said the level of gun violence seen in the city remains at an “unacceptable” rate, but the 7% reduction in homicides since ...

Philadelphia, and Boston, which all have lower YTD rates of gun victimizations in 2024 compared with this same time in 2019—have committed to gun violence reduction strategies coordinated by ...

Philadelphia has seen the sharpest decline in gun violence so far in 2024 out of major U.S. cities, according to the Center for American Progress Published June 13, 2024 • Updated on June 14 ...

In 2020, Philadelphia had 499 homicides – nearly 150 more than the previous year. Gun violence worsened in 2021 – with 562 homicides that year – and then dropped slightly in 2022 ...