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Coverage dated October 19, 2026

Philadelphia among least safe cities in the US this year: study

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Despite recent reports showing a 24% year-to-date drop in homicides across Philadelphia, a new national study suggests the city still has a long way to go when it comes to overall safety. Philadelphia landed near the very bottom of WalletHub's "Safest Cities in America" list, ranking 178th overall.

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    The 10 safest cities in the US — and the 10 least safe (opens Insider)

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    WalletHub released a report ranking the safest cities in the US, analyzing 41 safety indicators across 182 cities.

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    Philadelphia among least safe cities in the US this year: study (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    Despite recent reports showing a 24% year-to-date drop in homicides across Philadelphia, a new national study suggests the city still has a long way to go when it comes to overall safety. Philadelphia landed near the very bottom of WalletHub's "Safest Cities in America" list, ranking 178th overall.

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