Is Abington, PA safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 13 Abington neighborhoods we score (average 89/100), 13 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.

What makes up this score?

City average

Neighborhoods scored

13 comfortable to walk

Score mix

Go: 13
Go, stay aware: 0
Caution: 0
No-go after dark: 0

Top 10 safest neighborhoods in Abington

1Meadowbrook (Abington)AbingtonMeadowbrook is a tranquil, upscale suburban enclave within Abington Township characterized by expansive single-family homes, rolling hills, and lush…93Go
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2RydalAbingtonRydal is a prestigious, leafy suburban enclave located just north of Philadelphia within Abington Township. Primarily residential, it features…93Go
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3BaederwoodAbingtonBaederwood is a leafy, tranquil suburban enclave located in Montgomery County just north of Philadelphia. The neighborhood is defined by mid-century…91Go
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4CrosswicksAbingtonCrosswicks is a classic suburban neighborhood in Abington Township featuring well-maintained mid-century single-family homes and quiet, tree-lined…91Go
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5Rydal EastAbingtonRydal East is an upscale, leafy enclave in Montgomery County known for expansive lots, historic stone homes, and quiet residential lanes. Located…91Go
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6RoslynAbingtonRoslyn is a quintessential Montgomery County suburb characterized by single-family homes, leafy residential blocks, and convenient retail corridors…90Go
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7McKinleyAbingtonMcKinley is an established residential enclave characterized by mid-century single-family homes, mature trees, and well-kept yards. Situated just…90Go
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8Walnut Hill (Abington)AbingtonWalnut Hill is an established residential neighborhood in Montgomery County's Abington Township, characterized by mature tree-lined streets and…89Go
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9Mount Vernon GardensAbingtonMount Vernon Gardens is an established residential neighborhood in Montgomery County's Abington Township featuring tree-lined streets, single-family…88Go
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10ArdsleyAbingtonArdsley is a close-knit, largely residential neighborhood situated within Abington and Upper Dublin townships just north of Philadelphia. It features…88Go
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Best things to do in Abington

Explore the nearby walking paths and native flora at the Meadowbrook Bird Sanctuary.
Hike and birdwatch along miles of protected nature trails at the adjacent Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust.
Visit the nearby Abington Art Center for outdoor sculpture gardens and cultural exhibits.
Stroll the quiet residential streets and nearby neighborhood green spaces
Catch a concert or historic show at the nearby Keswick Theatre just down Easton Road
Explore the walking paths and native bird habitat at the nearby Ardsley Wildlife Sanctuary
Enjoy the playgrounds, athletic fields, and open green spaces at Roslyn Park
Catch a SEPTA train from Roslyn Station for a quick trip into downtown Glenside, Jenkintown, or Center City Philadelphia

Getting around Abington

Transit

Public transit is operated by SEPTA, centered on the Meadowbrook Station on the West Trenton Regional Rail Line, providing direct service to Center City Philadelphia. Local bus routes like SEPTA Route 24 run along peripheral arterials such as Huntingdon Pike.
Public transit is operated by SEPTA, centered on the Rydal Station on the West Trenton Regional Rail Line providing direct access to Center City Philadelphia. SEPTA bus route 55 runs along nearby Old York Road (Route 611).
SEPTA serves the area with bus Route 55 along Old York Road. Noble Station on the SEPTA West Trenton Regional Rail Line is located roughly 10 to 15 minutes away on foot for direct trains to Center City Philadelphia.

Biking & trails

There are no municipal bike-share stations, and residential streets generally lack dedicated bike lanes, but nearby trails at Pennypack Trust offer great off-road riding opportunities.
There is no public bike-share system in Rydal, and most roads lack dedicated bike lanes, though quiet residential streets are used by local recreational cyclists.

Parking

Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with ample private driveway space and unrestricted, free curbside parking along most residential streets; SEPTA station parking is inexpensive.
Parking is exceptionally easy with generous residential private driveways and ample, unrestricted, and free street parking throughout the area. Rydal rail station offers permit and daily commuter parking.

All Abington neighborhoods by safety score

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Abington safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Abington?

Meadowbrook (Abington) scores highest at 93/100, followed by Rydal (93) and Baederwood (91).

Is Abington safe to walk at night?

In the 13 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.

Which Abington areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Abington neighborhoods?

Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.