Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has recorded 4,997 homicides over the tracked period, with 5,065 victims identified. Philadelphia recorded 1551 homicides in 2026, 50% decreased from 3094 in 2025. The city ranks #1 among 339 U.S. cities tracked by the FBI, with a clearance rate of 2% — meaning an arrest or suspect identification was made in 90 of those incidents.

Firearms — predominantly firearm - handguns — account for 39% of homicides with weapon data, followed by firearm - type unknown, knife/cutting instrument. The highest single month on record was October 2025, with 525 homicides.

Philadelphia's homicide rate is 7623% above the average for tracked U.S. cities, based on FBI UCR data. 4,759 cases remain under investigation. The primary reporting agency was Philadelphia Police Department, which filed 4943 incident reports. The Pennsylvania city continues to be monitored as part of the national homicide tracking effort.