Is Kennett, PA safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 4 Kennett neighborhoods we score (average 87/100), 4 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

Neighborhoods scored

4 comfortable to walk

Score mix

Go: 4
Go, stay aware: 0
Caution: 0
No-go after dark: 0

Top 4 safest neighborhoods in Kennett

1Rosedale (Kennett)KennettRosedale is a scenic, semi-rural residential community located just outside the borough of Kennett Square in southern Chester County. It features…91Go
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2Birch StreetKennettBirch Street has evolved into Kennett Square's trendy arts, brewing, and culinary hub, centered around repurposed industrial spaces and local…87Go
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3Five Points (Kennett)KennettFive Points sits along the southern edge of Kennett Square and Kennett Township, serving as a tranquil commercial and residential crossroads. The…86Go
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4State & CypressKennettThis district serves as the walkable heart of Kennett Square, the 'Mushroom Capital of the World,' lined with boutique shops, popular farm-to-table…84Go
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Best things to do in Kennett

Tour the grand conservatory and illuminated fountain shows at world-famous Longwood Gardens nearby.
Stroll along historic State Street in downtown Kennett Square to explore local mushroom boutiques and galleries.
Visit local farm stands and cider mills scattered across the surrounding Chester County countryside.
Tour the world-class conservatories and illuminated fountains at nearby Longwood Gardens
Explore the shaded woodland trails and community ponds at Anson B. Nixon Park
Browse local boutiques, artisan shops, and seasonal farmers markets along State Street
Enjoy outdoor dining, lawn games, and live music at The Creamery of Kennett Square.
Sample craft beers in the spacious taproom and patio at Braeloch Brewing.

Getting around Kennett

Transit

Public transit is virtually absent in Rosedale; SEPTA rail terminals are located miles away in Wilmington, DE or Thorndale, PA, making personal vehicles essential.
Public transit is limited in this car-oriented borough, though SEPTA Bus Route 135 runs nearby along Cypress and State Streets connecting to West Chester and Coatesville.
Public transit is limited; the Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC) operates the SCCOOT bus connecting Oxford to West Chester through Kennett. The nearest passenger rail is SEPTA Regional Rail in Wilmington, Delaware or Thorndale, roughly 25 to 30 minutes away by car.

Biking & trails

There are no public bike-share stations or dedicated cycle tracks; experienced road cyclists use the country roads, but narrow shoulders require caution.
No commercial bike-share is present, but Birch Street connects directly to segments of the paved Kennett Greenway multi-use trail for recreational riding.

Parking

Parking is completely hassle-free with ample private driveways and generous free lot parking at nearby commercial centers.
Ample dedicated surface parking is available at major venues like The Creamery, alongside free or low-cost street parking and the nearby Kennett Square Borough parking garage on Linden Street.

All Kennett neighborhoods by safety score

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Kennett safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Kennett?

Rosedale (Kennett) scores highest at 91/100, followed by Birch Street (87) and Five Points (Kennett) (86).

Is Kennett safe to walk at night?

In the 4 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.

Which Kennett areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Kennett 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.