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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 9 Falls neighborhoods we score (average 83/100), 9 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
83
Go
Neighborhoods scored
9
9 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 9
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 9 safest neighborhoods in Falls
- 1Elderberry PondFallsElderberry Pond is a quiet suburban pocket located in Falls Township, Pennsylvania, situated near Levittown and the Delaware River basin…87Go
- 2Vermilion HillFallsVermilion Hill is a classic mid-century residential section of Levittown situated within Falls Township, Bucks County. It is characterized by quiet…85Go
- 3Pinewood (Falls)FallsPinewood is a classic mid-century Levittown neighborhood situated within Falls Township, Bucks County. It features modest single-family ranch and…85Go
- 4Fairless HillsFallsOriginally built in the 1950s to house workers for the nearby U.S. Steel Fairless Works, Fairless Hills is a quintessential working-to-middle-class…84Go
- 5Oxford ValleyFallsOxford Valley is an unincorporated community spanning Falls and Middletown townships, centered around the Oxford Valley Mall and surrounding retail…84Go
- 6Penn ValleyFallsPenn Valley is a classic postwar suburban enclave within Falls Township, Pennsylvania, situated close to the Delaware River and regional transit…83Go
- 7ThornridgeFallsThornridge is a classic mid-century Levittown neighborhood located in Falls Township, Bucks County, defined by single-family homes, mature trees, and…82Go
- 8Five Points (Falls)FallsFive Points is a bustling suburban hub within Falls Township and greater Levittown, defined by the convergence of New Falls Road, Levittown Parkway…80Go
- 9Wheat SheafFallsWheat Sheaf is a small unincorporated community within Falls Township, Pennsylvania, situated along the Business Route 1 corridor between Levittown…80Go
Best things to do in Falls
- Visit the historic Pennsbury Manor estate located just a short drive southeast along the Delaware River
- Spend a recreational afternoon fishing, walking, or boating at Falls Township Community Park
- Explore local antique shops and historical markers in neighboring historic Fallsington
- Visit the nearby Falls Township Community Park to enjoy walking trails, sports fields, and a scenic 20-acre lake
- Explore Historic Fallsington just down the road, featuring preserved 17th- to 19th-century architecture and Quaker history
- Spend an afternoon shopping and dining along the bustling Business Route 1 corridor
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, fishing, and paved trails at nearby Falls Township Community Park.
- Explore colonial history and historic architecture in adjacent Historic Fallsington.
Getting around Falls
Transit
- Public transit is managed by SEPTA, with the nearest Regional Rail stations being Levittown and Trenton (both within a 10-minute drive). SEPTA Route 127 and 128 bus lines serve the primary commercial thoroughfares nearby but do not directly penetrate the interior residential streets.
- Public transit is operated by SEPTA, with the Levittown Regional Rail Station located roughly 2.5 miles away and SEPTA Bus Routes 127 and 128 providing connections along nearby arterial roads.
- SEPTA provides regional service via bus routes 127 and 128 along perimeter arteries like Business Route 1 and New Falls Road, and the Levittown Regional Rail station is roughly a 10-minute drive away.
Biking & trails
- No dedicated municipal bike-share system exists in the area. Neighborhood streets have low vehicle speeds suitable for casual riding, and regional cycling access is available nearby along the Delaware and Lehigh (D&L) Trail.
- There are no bike-share stations, but local residential roads are calm for cycling, with access to the Delaware Canal State Park towpath trail a short ride to the east.
Parking
- Street parking throughout the neighborhood is free, abundant, and easily accessible without time limits or meters. Dedicated driveways are standard across almost all properties.
- Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with private multi-car driveways and free, unrestricted curbside street parking throughout the neighborhood.
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All Falls neighborhoods by safety score
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- Elderberry PondFallsElderberry Pond is a quiet suburban pocket located in Falls Township, Pennsylvania, situated near Levittown and the Delaware River basin…87Go
- Pinewood (Falls)FallsPinewood is a classic mid-century Levittown neighborhood situated within Falls Township, Bucks County. It features modest single-family ranch and…85Go
- Vermilion HillFallsVermilion Hill is a classic mid-century residential section of Levittown situated within Falls Township, Bucks County. It is characterized by quiet…85Go
- Fairless HillsFallsOriginally built in the 1950s to house workers for the nearby U.S. Steel Fairless Works, Fairless Hills is a quintessential working-to-middle-class…84Go
- Oxford ValleyFallsOxford Valley is an unincorporated community spanning Falls and Middletown townships, centered around the Oxford Valley Mall and surrounding retail…84Go
- Penn ValleyFallsPenn Valley is a classic postwar suburban enclave within Falls Township, Pennsylvania, situated close to the Delaware River and regional transit…83Go
- ThornridgeFallsThornridge is a classic mid-century Levittown neighborhood located in Falls Township, Bucks County, defined by single-family homes, mature trees, and…82Go
- Five Points (Falls)FallsFive Points is a bustling suburban hub within Falls Township and greater Levittown, defined by the convergence of New Falls Road, Levittown Parkway…80Go
- Wheat SheafFallsWheat Sheaf is a small unincorporated community within Falls Township, Pennsylvania, situated along the Business Route 1 corridor between Levittown…80Go
Falls safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Falls?
Elderberry Pond scores highest at 87/100, followed by Vermilion Hill (85) and Pinewood (Falls) (85).
Is Falls safe to walk at night?
In the 9 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Falls areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Falls 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.