Hearing Gunshots in Their Neighborhood

Nearly two-thirds of all Philadelphians said that they have heard gunshots in their neighborhood in the last year. That share rose to 70% or more for Black and Hispanic residents, compared with less than 50% for white residents.

Percentage of respondents who replied that they have heard gunshots in their neighborhood in the last 12 months:

Chart: John Duchneskie / Staff Artist Source: SSRS poll of 1,247 Philadelphia adults conducted from Dec. 5 to Jan. 9