Is Darby, PA safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Darby neighborhoods we score (average 44/100), 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

No-go after dark

Neighborhoods scored

0 comfortable to walk

Score mix

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

Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Darby

1DarbyDarbyDarby is an old, dense suburban borough in Delaware County situated directly across Cobbs Creek from Southwest Philadelphia. It is characterized by…44No-go after dark
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Best things to do in Darby

Tour the historic Darby Free Library, founded in 1743 as one of America's oldest continuously operating public libraries
Visit the 1805 Darby Friends Meetinghouse and adjacent historic Quaker burial grounds
Walk or relax along the green spaces near Darby Creek in local community parks

Getting around Darby

Transit

Public transit is managed by SEPTA, featuring the Route 11 Trolley terminating at the Darby Transportation Center (providing direct streetcar service to Center City) along with multiple bus routes including the 113, 114, and 115.

Biking & trails

There is no municipal bike-share system in Darby, and dedicated bike lanes are virtually non-existent, though nearby Cobbs Creek Trail can be accessed just to the east in Philadelphia.

Parking

Parking is primarily residential on-street parking with tight availability on narrow rowhouse blocks; limited free or short-term metered spaces exist along Main Street and MacDade Boulevard.

All Darby neighborhoods by safety score

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DarbyDarbyDarby is an old, dense suburban borough in Delaware County situated directly across Cobbs Creek from Southwest Philadelphia. It is characterized by…44No-go after dark
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Darby safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Darby?

Darby scores highest at 44/100.

Is Darby 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 Darby areas should visitors be careful in?

Our lowest-scoring areas are Darby (44). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.

How does VibeLoco score Darby 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.