Philadelphia consistently ranks above the national average in terms of crimes, especially violent crimes. It has the highest violent crime rate of the ten U.S. cities with a population of more than 1 million residents, as well as the highest poverty rate among these cities. Overall, it's very safe to travel to Philadelphia.
Although it is said to be one of the most dangerous cities in the United States, this only applies to dangerous parts of the city, which are rarely frequented by tourists.