Philadelphia, PA Public Records

• What steps must I take to determine if an individual has recently been arrested?
  The Philadelphia police department publishes its recent arrests to the public. Search for "Philly Police Blog." You can see the photo/mugshot, name, charges, and a paragraph about the arrest.

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• Where can I find access to a copy of a deed online?
  Yes, you can view Philadelphia property records online from January 1974 to the present. You can use the public records directory from city agencies to their site. Then you will see options for various public record searches. Document recording and requesting copies are included. Look for [Online Document searching, provided by the Philadelphia County office]

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• Where can I find the source of the records for a background check?
  Many companies will not disclose their sources entirely or only offer a general answer. Background checks collect recorded public data under a subject's name or other identifiers. Some criminal checks, such as the one from the Pennsylvania State Police, use law enforcement data from all over the state. Privacy precautions are taken seriously as the law also prevents disclosure of particular types of information from guarding identity theft again. Similar to criminal background data, other types of records are held by departments in federal, state, or local, city, and county governments. Courts are the source of cases, including divorces, prior civil actions, lawsuits, etc. A service that provides a search to your satisfaction and needs can save time and effort.

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Departments which record, maintain and provide official documents, certificates or information requested by the general public.

• Philadelphia County Criminal Records:
  Where and How to Request Criminal Record Checks.
• Philadelphia County Court Records:
  Criminal cases, civil filings, divorces, bankruptcy and judgments.
• Philadelphia County Official Website:
  Government department official public web-portal.
• Philadelphia County Health Department Inspections:
  Public health food safety, violations, retail or wholesale facilities, reports and enforcement.
• Philadelphia Crime Maps:
  Mapping of Philadelphia street locations of criminal reported activity from local law enforcement agencies.
• Latest Obituaries in Philadelphia Pennsylvania:
  Published recent deaths, name, date and age.
• Philadelphia Public Schools:
  Local area K-12 location and parent information.

• Violent Crime:
  14,420
• Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
  351
• Rape:
  1,095
• Robbery:
  5,262
• Aggravated Assault:
  7,712
• Property Crime:
  49,145
• Burglary:
  6,497
• Larceny Theft:
  36,968
• Motor Vehicle Theft:
  5,680
• Arson:
  430

• Information About People and Demographics

• Total population of residents
  1,526,006
• White resident population recorded
  626,221
• Black or African American resident population recorded
  661,839
• American Indian and Alaska native resident population recorded
  6,996
• Asian resident population recorded
  96,405
• Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander resident population recorded
  744
• Hispanic or Latino of any race resident population recorded
  187,611
• Resident population of some other race recorded
  90,731
• Resident population of two or more races recorded
  43,070

• Information About People and Demographics

• Total population of persons residing within the County
  1,526,006
• County's white resident population
  626,221
• County's black resident population
  661,839
• County's American Indian and Alaska Native resident populations
  6,996
• County's Asian resident population
  96,405
• County's Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander resident population
  744
• Countywide resident population of two or more races
  43,070
• Countywide resident population of Hispanic or Latino origin
  187,611
• Non Hispanic white resident population
  562,585