Keeping Germantown safe is a shared effort. If you witness or experience criminal activity, reporting it helps protect residents, businesses, and visitors while supporting a cleaner, safer neighborhood for everyone.
This page provides guidance on how and where to report crime and quality-of-life concerns.
If a crime is in progress or there is an immediate danger to life or property, call 911 immediately.
Examples include:
For non-emergency situations, you can report incidents directly to the Philadelphia Police Department.
Call: 311 or your local police district
Online: Philadelphia Police Online Reporting System
Non-emergency situations may include:
If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can submit a tip without providing your name.
Philadelphia Police Tip Line:
Anonymous tips help law enforcement identify patterns and improve neighborhood safety.
For concerns related to cleanliness, lighting, dumping, or corridor conditions, Germantown United CDC can help connect you to the appropriate resources.
Examples include:
Business owners are encouraged to report incidents promptly and document issues that affect storefronts, employees, or customers. Reporting helps strengthen safety efforts across Germantown’s commercial corridors.
Safety starts with awareness, communication, and community action. By reporting concerns—big or small—you help support a safer, more connected Germantown.
Germantown United CDC does not respond to emergencies or investigate crimes but works alongside residents, businesses, and city partners to support neighborhood well-being.
