18th Police District

18th Police District is a division of the Philadelphia Police Department serving portions of West Philadelphia, including Cedar Park, Squirrel Hill, and neighborhoods near the University of Pennsylvania. The district headquarters is located at 55th and Pine Streets.

Coverage Area

The 18th Police District covers:

• Cedar Park
• Squirrel Hill
• Spruce Hill
• Portions of West Philadelphia
• Areas near University of Pennsylvania

History

The 18th Police District serves a diverse area of West Philadelphia that includes university-adjacent neighborhoods, historic residential areas, and commercial corridors along Baltimore Avenue. The district coordinates with campus police at nearby universities on safety issues.

Community Programs

The district participates in:

• University partnership programs
• Community meetings
• Block captain coordination
• Commercial corridor safety

See Also

• Philadelphia Police Department
• West Philadelphia
• University of Pennsylvania
• Cedar Park