Declining Arrests in Philadelphia

The number of arrests by police has fallen by 45% since 2015, including a steep drop in 2020. While arrests for firearm possession have more than doubled since 2015, arrests for property and drug offenses have fallen by at least 50%.

Figures are in thousands, by offense type, through Dec. 29 of each year

Chart: JOHN DUCHNESKIE / Staff Artist Source: Philadelphia District Attorney's Office