Statistics · Data through August 5, 2026
Philadelphia Gun Violence Statistics
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Summary
As of August 5, 2026, Philadelphia has recorded 103 homicides in 2026, down 25% from 137 homicides at the same point in 2025.
There have been 414 shooting victims in Philadelphia in 2026: 85 fatal and 329 nonfatal. Since 2015, Philadelphia has recorded 17,670 shooting victims. The worst year on record is 2021, with 2,332 victims and 562 total homicides.
Shooting victims and homicides by year
| Year | Victims | Victims as share of peak year | Homicides |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,271 | 280 | |
| 2016 | 1,319 | 277 | |
| 2017 | 1,250 | 315 | |
| 2018 | 1,438 | 353 | |
| 2019 | 1,464 | 356 | |
| 2020 | 2,245 | 499 | |
| 2021 | 2,332 | 562 | |
| 2022 | 2,255 | 516 | |
| 2023 | 1,660 | 410 | |
| 2024 | 1,082 | 269 | |
| 2025 | 940 | 222 | |
| 2026 YTD | 414 | 103 |
Homicide totals include all homicides, not just gun deaths, so the homicide count is not part of the shooting victim count. All data is preliminary and may differ from other official sources.
Frequently asked questions
How many shootings have there been in Philadelphia in 2026?
As of August 5, 2026, there have been 414 shooting victims in Philadelphia in 2026: 85 fatal and 329 nonfatal.
How many homicides has Philadelphia had in 2026?
As of August 5, 2026, Philadelphia has recorded 103 homicides in 2026, down 25% from 137 homicides at the same point in 2025. The homicide count includes all homicides, not only firearm deaths.
Is gun violence in Philadelphia increasing or decreasing?
Year-to-date homicides in 2026 are down 25% compared to the same point in 2025. The worst year on record in this dataset is 2021, with 2,332 shooting victims and 562 total homicides.
Where does this data come from?
Shooting victim data comes from the Philadelphia Police Department through OpenDataPhilly and is updated daily. Homicide totals come from the PPD Statistics Unit. Court records come from Pennsylvania's Unified Judicial System portal. All data is preliminary and may differ from other official sources.
How can I download Philadelphia shooting data?
Download CSV or GeoJSON from the interactive dashboard, use the public JSON API, or get the source data from OpenDataPhilly.
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Source & code
OpenDataPhilly · open source on GitHub.
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