Is Collingdale, PA safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Collingdale neighborhoods we score (average 62/100), 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 Collingdale

1CollingdaleCollingdaleCollingdale is an older, tightly packed residential borough in Delaware County situated just southwest of Philadelphia. Anchored by the commercial…62Caution
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Best things to do in Collingdale

Visit Collingdale Park for neighborhood community events, ballfields, and recreation
Ride the historic SEPTA Route 102 trolley along the scenic suburban right-of-way
Explore local comfort food, delis, and classic Philadelphia-style hoagie shops along MacDade Boulevard

Getting around Collingdale

Transit

Public transit is operated by SEPTA, featuring the Route 102 Media-Sharon Hill Line trolley passing through the borough and connecting to 69th Street Transportation Center, alongside SEPTA Bus Route 113 along MacDade Boulevard.

Biking & trails

There is no municipal bike-share system in Collingdale, and dedicated bike lanes are absent, though low-stress neighborhood side streets allow for basic local cycling.

Parking

Parking consists primarily of free but competitive street parking on dense residential side streets, with dedicated surface lots available at local strip plazas along MacDade Boulevard.

All Collingdale neighborhoods by safety score

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CollingdaleCollingdaleCollingdale is an older, tightly packed residential borough in Delaware County situated just southwest of Philadelphia. Anchored by the commercial…62Caution
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Collingdale safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Collingdale?

Collingdale scores highest at 62/100.

Is Collingdale 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 Collingdale areas should visitors be careful in?

Our lowest-scoring areas are Collingdale (62). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.

How does VibeLoco score Collingdale 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.