The Philadelphia Police Department's 14th District covers Mount Airy. It serves an area totaling 16 square miles. According to its website, it has a school detail that watches out for the four high schools and the 33 middle schools in the district.

Mount Airy is in Police Service Area 144 within the district. The district's commanding officer is Captain Joseph Bartorilla. Bike patrol officers abound throughout the district. There are crime prevention, victims assistance and community relations divisions within the district. An area of the district's website allows residents to request information on crime patterns in various areas.