Cities / Pennsylvania / Glenolden
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Glenolden neighborhoods we score (average 76/100), 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
76
Go, stay aware
Neighborhoods scored
1
1 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 0
- Go, stay aware: 1
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Glenolden
Best things to do in Glenolden
- Stroll through Glenolden Park, featuring walking paths, sports fields, and a picturesque gazebo.
- Sample traditional Philadelphia-style tomato pies and pastries at local neighborhood bakeries.
- Explore the nearby historic Swedish-colonial heritage sites along Darby Creek.
Getting around Glenolden
Transit
- SEPTA serves the borough directly via the Glenolden Station on the Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail Line, as well as Bus Route 113 along MacDade Boulevard.
Biking & trails
- There is no local municipal bike-share system, and cyclists must share standard roadways with vehicular traffic due to a lack of designated bike lanes.
Parking
- Free on-street parking is widely available throughout residential streets, and commercial businesses along MacDade Boulevard maintain dedicated private lots.
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All Glenolden neighborhoods by safety score
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Glenolden safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Glenolden?
Glenolden scores highest at 76/100.
Is Glenolden safe to walk at night?
In the 0 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Glenolden areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Glenolden 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.