Cities / Pennsylvania / Bensalem
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 13 Bensalem neighborhoods we score (average 80/100), 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
80
Go
Neighborhoods scored
13
13 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 10
- Go, stay aware: 3
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 10 safest neighborhoods in Bensalem
- 1Nottingham (Bensalem)BensalemNottingham is a classic mid-century residential neighborhood in Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania, characterized by quiet streets lined with…82Go
- 2TrevoseBensalemTrevose is an unincorporated suburban enclave straddling Bensalem and Lower Southampton Townships, characterized by post-war single-family homes…81Go
- 3Newportville TerraceBensalemNewportville Terrace is a modest, established residential community situated near the Neshaminy Creek in Bensalem Township. Characterized by…81Go
- 4BridgewaterBensalemBridgewater is a primarily residential and waterfront pocket of Bensalem Township situated near the confluence of the Neshaminy Creek and the…81Go
- 5SilesBensalemSiles is a peaceful residential neighborhood in the heart of Bensalem Township, Bucks County, defined by mid-century single-family homes and modest…80Go
- 6Cornwells ManorBensalemSituated in southern Bensalem along the Delaware River and the Northeast Rail Corridor, Cornwells Manor blends early 20th-century suburban homes with…80Go
- 7AndalusiaBensalemSituated along the Delaware River bordering Northeast Philadelphia, Andalusia is a suburban community in Bensalem Township known for its riverside…80Go
- 8Eddington GardensBensalemEddington Gardens is an established residential neighborhood in Bensalem Township, primarily featuring mid-century single-family homes on modest…80Go
- 9StanwoodBensalemStanwood is a classic mid-century suburban community in Bensalem Township, primarily composed of single-family homes and quiet residential streets…80Go
- 10Brookwood (Bensalem)BensalemBrookwood is an established, mid-century suburban enclave within Bensalem Township, Bucks County, comprising single-family residences, townhomes, and…80Go
Use more caution: 10 lowest-scoring areas
Best things to do in Bensalem
- Explore local parks such as Benjamin Rush State Park located just across the Philadelphia county line
- Catch a live performance or tribute concert at nearby suburban entertainment venues along Street Road
- Enjoy family-friendly bowling and arcade games at nearby suburban recreational alleys
- Take a nature walk or enjoy riverfront views at nearby Neshaminy State Park along the Delaware River.
- Visit the historic grounds and exhibits at the National Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel nearby.
- Catch live music, dining, and gaming at the neighboring Parx Casino and Racing complex.
- Explore the walking trails, river views, and marina at nearby Neshaminy State Park
- Catch horse racing, dining, and live entertainment at Parx Casino just a short drive north
Getting around Bensalem
Transit
- SEPTA bus routes 130 and 50 serve adjacent major corridors like Knights Road and Street Road. The nearest regional rail connection is at SEPTA's Cornwells Heights or Eddington Stations on the Trenton Line, roughly a 5-to-10-minute drive away.
- SEPTA serves the area via the Trevose Station on the West Trenton Regional Rail Line, providing direct service to Center City Philadelphia. Local bus routes including SEPTA Routes 14 and 128 connect residents to nearby shopping hubs and neighboring towns.
- Public transit is very limited within the immediate neighborhood; SEPTA Bus Routes 129 and 130 operate along nearby major arteries, and the Croydon SEPTA Regional Rail Station (Trenton Line) is about a 7-minute drive away.
Biking & trails
- There is no local bike-share program in Bensalem. While internal residential streets are easy to cycle, dedicated bike lanes are absent on major surrounding thoroughfares.
- There is no local bike-share system, and arterial roads lack dedicated bike lanes, making cycling practical only on quiet residential side streets rather than for major commuting.
Parking
- Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with virtually all homes featuring private driveways alongside ample, unrestricted on-street curb parking.
- Parking is abundant and universally free across residential streets, strip malls, and shopping centers, with ample commuter parking available at the SEPTA train station.
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All Bensalem neighborhoods by safety score
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- Nottingham (Bensalem)BensalemNottingham is a classic mid-century residential neighborhood in Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania, characterized by quiet streets lined with…82Go
- BridgewaterBensalemBridgewater is a primarily residential and waterfront pocket of Bensalem Township situated near the confluence of the Neshaminy Creek and the…81Go
- Newportville TerraceBensalemNewportville Terrace is a modest, established residential community situated near the Neshaminy Creek in Bensalem Township. Characterized by…81Go
- TrevoseBensalemTrevose is an unincorporated suburban enclave straddling Bensalem and Lower Southampton Townships, characterized by post-war single-family homes…81Go
- AndalusiaBensalemSituated along the Delaware River bordering Northeast Philadelphia, Andalusia is a suburban community in Bensalem Township known for its riverside…80Go
- Brookwood (Bensalem)BensalemBrookwood is an established, mid-century suburban enclave within Bensalem Township, Bucks County, comprising single-family residences, townhomes, and…80Go
- Cornwells ManorBensalemSituated in southern Bensalem along the Delaware River and the Northeast Rail Corridor, Cornwells Manor blends early 20th-century suburban homes with…80Go
- Eddington GardensBensalemEddington Gardens is an established residential neighborhood in Bensalem Township, primarily featuring mid-century single-family homes on modest…80Go
- SilesBensalemSiles is a peaceful residential neighborhood in the heart of Bensalem Township, Bucks County, defined by mid-century single-family homes and modest…80Go
- StanwoodBensalemStanwood is a classic mid-century suburban community in Bensalem Township, primarily composed of single-family homes and quiet residential streets…80Go
- Ellerslie (Bensalem)BensalemEllerslie is an established suburban residential enclave in Bensalem Township featuring modest single-family homes, mature trees, and peaceful local…79Go, stay aware
- OakfordBensalemOakford is an established suburban community defined by modest single-family homes, strip plazas, and light commercial zoning along Brownsville and…79Go, stay aware
- EddingtonBensalemEddington is an established neighborhood in Bensalem Township bordering the Delaware River and Northeast Philadelphia. It blends mid-century…78Go, stay aware
Bensalem safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Bensalem?
Nottingham (Bensalem) scores highest at 82/100, followed by Trevose (81) and Newportville Terrace (81).
Is Bensalem safe to walk at night?
In the 10 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Bensalem areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Bensalem 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.