Is Coatesville, PA safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Coatesville neighborhoods we score (average 52/100), 0 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 1 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.

What makes up this score?

City average

Caution

Neighborhoods scored

0 comfortable to walk

Score mix

Go: 0
Go, stay aware: 0
Caution: 1
No-go after dark: 0

Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Coatesville

1CoatesvilleCoatesvilleCoatesville is a historic former steel mill city along the Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It features working-class residential…52Caution
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Best things to do in Coatesville

Tour the National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum to explore historic mills and Lukens executive mansions
Visit local eateries and bakeries along the East Lincoln Highway corridor
Take a short drive to nearby Hibernia County Park for hiking trails, fishing, and historic estate grounds

Getting around Coatesville

Transit

SEPTA Bus Route 135 and Krapf Transit routes service the area, alongside Amtrak's Keystone Service operating out of the Coatesville rail station on Fleetwood Street.

Biking & trails

There is no public bike-share program; while street cycling occurs locally, dedicated bike lanes are scarce and connections to regional trails require navigating busy roads.

Parking

Metered and unmetered street parking is available along Lincoln Highway and adjacent residential streets, supplemented by inexpensive municipal surface lots.

All Coatesville neighborhoods by safety score

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CoatesvilleCoatesvilleCoatesville is a historic former steel mill city along the Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It features working-class residential…52Caution
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Coatesville safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Coatesville?

Coatesville scores highest at 52/100.

Is Coatesville safe to walk at night?

In the 0 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 1 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.

Which Coatesville areas should visitors be careful in?

Our lowest-scoring areas are Coatesville (52). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.

How does VibeLoco score Coatesville 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.