5th Police District

5th Police District is a division of the Philadelphia Police Department serving portions of North Philadelphia, including the Fairhill and Kensington neighborhoods. The district headquarters is located at 2nd and Westmoreland Streets.

Coverage Area

The 5th Police District covers:

• Fairhill
• Portions of Kensington
• West Kensington
• North Philadelphia areas

History

The 5th Police District serves one of the most challenging areas of Philadelphia, dealing with issues including the opioid crisis that has particularly impacted the Kensington neighborhood. Officers work extensively with social services and community organizations to address these challenges.

Community Programs

The district participates in:

• Outreach to at-risk populations
• Collaboration with social services
• Community policing initiatives
• Neighborhood cleanup programs

See Also

• Philadelphia Police Department
• Kensington
• Fairhill
• North Philadelphia