Philadelphia’s Violent-Crime Rise Led by Guns

Compared with 2019, the last full year before the pandemic, major crimes committed with a firearm have risen sharply, while other crimes in which a firearm was not involved have mostly declined.

Incidents through November each year, except where noted

* Through Dec. 6 of each year; 521 homicides from all weapons have been recorded in 2021
Table: DYLAN PURCELL / INQUIRER STAFF Source: Philadelphia Police Dept.