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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 12 Bristol Township neighborhoods we score (average 76/100), 12 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
76
Go, stay aware
Neighborhoods scored
12
12 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 1
- Go, stay aware: 11
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 10 safest neighborhoods in Bristol Township
- 1FarmbrookBristol TownshipFarmbrook is a classic mid-century Levittown subdivision characterized by modest single-family homes, quiet curving streets, and mature trees…80Go
- 2FergusonvilleBristol TownshipFergusonville is a mid-century, working-to-middle-class suburban neighborhood situated in northern Bristol Township close to the Falls Township…78Go, stay aware
- 3Mill Creek FallsBristol TownshipMill Creek Falls is a classic post-war Levittown residential section situated within Bristol Township in lower Bucks County. The neighborhood is…78Go, stay aware
- 4WhitewoodBristol TownshipWhitewood is a quintessential mid-century Levittown neighborhood characterized by single-family ranch homes, winding residential lanes, and mature…78Go, stay aware
- 5Red Cedar HillBristol TownshipRed Cedar Hill is a classic mid-century Levittown neighborhood defined by uniform single-family ranch homes, mature trees, and winding residential…78Go, stay aware
- 6Magnolia HillBristol TownshipMagnolia Hill is a classic mid-century residential neighborhood situated within Bristol Township in Lower Bucks County. Characterized by winding…78Go, stay aware
- 7Croydon HeightsBristol TownshipSituated within Bristol Township along the lower Delaware River corridor, Croydon Heights consists primarily of modest mid-century single-family…75Go, stay aware
- 8Upper EmilieBristol TownshipUpper Emilie is a classic mid-century suburban neighborhood located within Bristol Township, characterized by single-family ranch-style homes and…75Go, stay aware
- 9EdgelyBristol TownshipEdgely is a modest, historically industrial and residential neighborhood situated along the Delaware River and Route 13 in lower Bucks County. It…74Go, stay aware
- 10Maple ShadeBristol TownshipMaple Shade is an established post-war suburban neighborhood located in Bristol Township, Bucks County. It primarily consists of modest single-family…73Go, stay aware
Use more caution: 10 lowest-scoring areas
- 1Rockdale (Bristol Township)Bristol Township71Go, stay aware
- 2Bristol Terrace Number TwoBristol Township72Go, stay aware
- 3Maple ShadeBristol Township73Go, stay aware
- 4EdgelyBristol Township74Go, stay aware
- 5Upper EmilieBristol Township75Go, stay aware
- 6Croydon HeightsBristol Township75Go, stay aware
- 7Magnolia HillBristol Township78Go, stay aware
- 8Red Cedar HillBristol Township78Go, stay aware
- 9WhitewoodBristol Township78Go, stay aware
- 10Mill Creek FallsBristol Township78Go, stay aware
Best things to do in Bristol Township
- Explore the scenic riverside paths along the Delaware River and nearby historic Bristol
- Launch a kayak or boat from local Delaware River marina access points
- Bike or walk along sections of the Delaware Canal State Park Towpath
- Enjoy the playgrounds, baseball diamonds, and open fields at nearby Levittown Continental Little League & Park
- Walk or picnic along the nearby Queen Anne Park and Mill Creek waterways
- Explore the historic waterfront, riverwalk, and restaurants in neighboring historic Bristol Borough
- Take a quiet walk through the neighborhood residential loops
- Explore nearby Silver Lake Park and Nature Center just minutes north
Getting around Bristol Township
Transit
- Public transit is provided by SEPTA via Bus Route 128 on nearby thoroughfares like Route 13 and Levittown Parkway; the nearest regional rail hub is the Levittown SEPTA Regional Rail Station approximately 2 miles away.
- Public transit is provided by SEPTA via local bus routes such as Route 127 and 128 along perimeter corridors. The nearest commuter rail access is the SEPTA Levittown Station on the Trenton Line, located approximately a 10-minute drive away.
- Public transit is operated by SEPTA. Bus Route 128 provides regional bus connections along nearby corridors, and the SEPTA Trenton Regional Rail Line is accessible at the Levittown or Croydon stations, about a 5 to 10-minute drive away.
Biking & trails
- There are no dedicated bike lanes or bike-share stations in Farmbrook, though neighborhood streets have low speed limits suitable for casual cycling; the Delaware Canal State Park towpath is accessible a short ride away.
- There is no local municipal bike-share system, and dedicated bike lanes are scarce on major roads, though residential side streets offer low-stress neighborhood cycling.
Parking
- Parking is exceptionally easy with ample free residential street parking and private driveways for every home, with no parking meters or permit requirements.
- Parking is exceptionally easy, with free and plentiful driveway and on-street curb parking across all residential roads.
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All Bristol Township neighborhoods by safety score
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- FarmbrookBristol TownshipFarmbrook is a classic mid-century Levittown subdivision characterized by modest single-family homes, quiet curving streets, and mature trees…80Go
- FergusonvilleBristol TownshipFergusonville is a mid-century, working-to-middle-class suburban neighborhood situated in northern Bristol Township close to the Falls Township…78Go, stay aware
- Magnolia HillBristol TownshipMagnolia Hill is a classic mid-century residential neighborhood situated within Bristol Township in Lower Bucks County. Characterized by winding…78Go, stay aware
- Mill Creek FallsBristol TownshipMill Creek Falls is a classic post-war Levittown residential section situated within Bristol Township in lower Bucks County. The neighborhood is…78Go, stay aware
- Red Cedar HillBristol TownshipRed Cedar Hill is a classic mid-century Levittown neighborhood defined by uniform single-family ranch homes, mature trees, and winding residential…78Go, stay aware
- WhitewoodBristol TownshipWhitewood is a quintessential mid-century Levittown neighborhood characterized by single-family ranch homes, winding residential lanes, and mature…78Go, stay aware
- Croydon HeightsBristol TownshipSituated within Bristol Township along the lower Delaware River corridor, Croydon Heights consists primarily of modest mid-century single-family…75Go, stay aware
- Upper EmilieBristol TownshipUpper Emilie is a classic mid-century suburban neighborhood located within Bristol Township, characterized by single-family ranch-style homes and…75Go, stay aware
- EdgelyBristol TownshipEdgely is a modest, historically industrial and residential neighborhood situated along the Delaware River and Route 13 in lower Bucks County. It…74Go, stay aware
- Maple ShadeBristol TownshipMaple Shade is an established post-war suburban neighborhood located in Bristol Township, Bucks County. It primarily consists of modest single-family…73Go, stay aware
- Bristol Terrace Number TwoBristol TownshipBristol Terrace Number Two is an established, compact mid-century residential community tucked off Route 13 in Bristol Township, Pennsylvania. The…72Go, stay aware
- Rockdale (Bristol Township)Bristol TownshipRockdale is a compact, post-war suburban enclave in Lower Bucks County composed mostly of modest single-family homes. It offers convenient access to…71Go, stay aware
Bristol Township safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Bristol Township?
Farmbrook scores highest at 80/100, followed by Fergusonville (78) and Mill Creek Falls (78).
Is Bristol Township safe to walk at night?
In the 1 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Bristol Township areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Bristol Township 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.