Is Colwyn, PA safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Colwyn neighborhoods we score (average 58/100), 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 Colwyn

1ColwynColwynColwyn is a compact Delaware County borough characterized by closely packed brick rowhomes, twin homes, and suburban-urban streetscapes along the…58Caution
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Best things to do in Colwyn

Explore the bordering trails and wooded greenway of lower Cobbs Creek Park
Take a short trip down to the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum for birdwatching and hiking
Ride the historic SEPTA Route 11 trolley from nearby Darby Terminal into Philadelphia

Getting around Colwyn

Transit

SEPTA serves the area with Bus Route 113 running nearby along Main Street, while the Route 11 trolley terminates a short walk away at the Darby Transportation Center. SEPTA Regional Rail's Wilmington/Newark Line is also accessible at the nearby Curtis Park Station.

Biking & trails

There are no dedicated municipal bike-share stations in Colwyn, but cyclists can access the Cobbs Creek Trail and connecting East Coast Greenway segments nearby.

Parking

Street parking is primarily free and unmetered, though curbside spots can be competitive along narrow residential rowhome streets in the evenings.

All Colwyn neighborhoods by safety score

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ColwynColwynColwyn is a compact Delaware County borough characterized by closely packed brick rowhomes, twin homes, and suburban-urban streetscapes along the…58Caution
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Colwyn safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Colwyn?

Colwyn scores highest at 58/100.

Is Colwyn 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 Colwyn areas should visitors be careful in?

Our lowest-scoring areas are Colwyn (58). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.

How does VibeLoco score Colwyn 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.