 5th
Police District
District Phone Directory
Community Relations Officer
215.686-3052
Crime Prevention Officer
215.686-3052
Victim Assistance Officer
215.686-3052
Sanitation Enforcement Officer
215.686-3052
Abandoned Auto Officer 215.686-3052
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main goal of this unit's commander and the officers under their
command is to reduce crime. There is a willingness from the area
businesses and residential community to work with the police in
solving some of the nuisance crimes in the district such as underage
drinking, curfews, and truants. All 5th District supervisors understand
that they, along with their subordinates, are to take a zero tolerance
approach to underage drinking, disorderly conducts and other types
of nuisance crimes. They are to strongly enforce these Quality
of Life issues. Although the 5th District has one of the lowest
crime rates in the City of Philadelphia, we still have to be aggressive
in our patrol techniques and enforcement of our nuisance laws.
Geographic Composition & Demographics
The district is comprised of four (4) distinct neighborhoods,
often referred to by civic groups as W.A.R.M. These neighborhoods
are:
1. Wissahickon - the southeast section is generally a blue-collar
residential neighborhood.
2. Andorra - the northern section is mostly an upscale, white-collar/professional
residential neighborhood with a number of large apartment complexes.
A neighborhood also containing many small businesses as well
as the larger of the two area shopping malls (Andorra Shopping
Center).
3. Roxborough - the central section is a mixed blue-collar/white
collar/professional neighborhood with many small business establishments
and the Ivy Ridge Shopping Mall.
4. Manayunk - the western riverfront section is an older "Mill
Town" blue-collar type neighborhood that suffered economically
with the demise of its mills and factories during the last thirty
years. It is a neighborhood that has recovered in leaps and
bounds in recent years with the infusion of shops and restaurants
along its revitalized, Victorian Main Street and gentrification
occurring in the surrounding residential area. This area could
possibly become the next "South Street."
Boundaries
North - Northwestern Avenue/Montgomery County Line, Wissahickon
Creek to Schuylkill River.
South - Lower section of Wissahickon Creek, Wissahickon Drive
curve to Schuylkill River confluence.
East - Middle section of Wissahickon Creek, Northwestern Avenue
to Wissahickon Drive.
West - Schuylkill River, Montgomery County line to Wissahickon
Creek confluence.
Size
The 5th Police District represents an area of approximately
8.51 square miles and is part of the Northwest Police Division.
Population
There are approximately 45,000 people residing in the confines
of the 5th Police District. Of these resident: 75% are White,
18% are Black, and 7% are Other Races.
Assignment Volume
APPROXIMATELY 32,000 IN 1999 AND 34,000 IN 1998. APPROXIMATE
NUMBER OF OFFICERS ASSIGNED: 90 (NOT INCLUDING SUPERVISORS)
Programs
- COPS AHEAD - Federal law enforcement grant money given to
the Police Department to increase the number of Police Officers
hired to patrol the City of Philadelphia.
- PDAC (Police District Advisory Council) - a diverse group
of residents, businessmen, educators, clergy, doctors, lawyers,
developers, and community leaders who meet twice a month at
the district station house and advise and assist the Commanding
Officer in setting policing priorities in concert with concerns
of the community the Police serve.
- BOND PROGRAM - this program provides business owners with
a means to be contacted by the Police in the event of an emergency
at their business when it is closed.
- SAVE PROGRAM - owners of autos can register their vehicles
in this program. A sticker is placed on their vehicle which
alerts Police Officers on the street when the vehicle is being
used between the hours of 12 A.M. and 6 A.M. It is a good
tool for recovering stolen autos.
- POLICE EXPLORERS POST #851 - Young adults between the ages
of 14 to 20 can join. It is affiliated with the Boy Scouts
of America. Members are given the opportunity to learn about
law enforcement and enjoy activities such as field trips to
Police facilities, films, and district ride-a-longs, usually
monitored by the district Community Relations Officer.
- OFFICER OF THE QUARTER - Candidates from the district are
submitted every quarter. A Police Officer is chosen for this
award and receives a certificate and an award, usually donated
by a local business.
Key Industries & Institutions
Roxborough Memorial Hospital, Ridge Ave. and Rector St.,
Phone #215-483-9900
Crisis Intervention Center (Interac, Inc. - Emergency Services),
6012 Ridge Ave., Phone #215-487-1330
Salvation Army - 4555 Pechin St., Phone #215-483-4120
Roxborough High School, Ridge Ave. and Fountain St.,
Phone #215-487-4464
Saul Farm School, Henry Ave. and Cinnaminson St.,
Phone #215-487-4467
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