Is Collegeville, PA safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Collegeville neighborhoods we score (average 93/100), 1 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

1 comfortable to walk

Score mix

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

Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Collegeville

1CollegevilleCollegevilleCollegeville is a quiet, leafy suburban borough centered around Ursinus College and the Perkiomen Creek. It features historic homes, collegiate…93Go
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Best things to do in Collegeville

Walk the scenic Berman Museum of Art sculpture garden and galleries on the Ursinus College campus
Bike, run, or stroll along the paved multi-use Perkiomen Trail
Sample craft beers and wood-fired pizza at the historic Collegeville Station brewery hub

Getting around Collegeville

Transit

Public transit is managed by SEPTA via bus route 93, which connects Collegeville to Norristown Transportation Center. There is no direct passenger rail service in town; the closest regional rail station is the SEPTA Norristown/Elm Street stop about 15 minutes away by car.

Biking & trails

While there is no municipal bike-share system, Collegeville connects directly to the 20-mile Perkiomen Trail, offering continuous off-road cycling to Green Lane Park and Valley Forge.

Parking

Parking is readily available and mostly free throughout the borough, including designated campus visitor lots, shopping center parking, and unrestricted side-street spaces.

All Collegeville neighborhoods by safety score

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CollegevilleCollegevilleCollegeville is a quiet, leafy suburban borough centered around Ursinus College and the Perkiomen Creek. It features historic homes, collegiate…93Go
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Collegeville safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Collegeville?

Collegeville scores highest at 93/100.

Is Collegeville 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 Collegeville areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Collegeville 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.