Cities / Pennsylvania / Northampton
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 7 Northampton neighborhoods we score (average 89/100), 7 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
89
Go
Neighborhoods scored
7
7 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 7
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 7 safest neighborhoods in Northampton
- 1RichboroNorthamptonLocated in Northampton Township, Richboro is a quiet, family-oriented suburb centered around the intersection of Second Street Pike and Bustleton…94Go
- 2Holland (Northampton)NorthamptonHolland is a scenic, unincorporated suburban community located within Northampton Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It is characterized by…93Go
- 3Village ShiresNorthamptonVillage Shires is a quiet master-planned development of townhomes, condominiums, and single-family homes nestled in Northampton Township, Bucks…93Go
- 4GrenobleNorthamptonGrenoble is a tranquil, historic hamlet nestled within Northampton Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Characterized by spacious single-family…93Go
- 5CornellNorthamptonCornell is a low-key, family-oriented residential enclave within the borough of Northampton in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley. It features modest…84Go
- 6Saint LeonardNorthamptonSaint Leonard is a quiet, established residential neighborhood located in the borough of Northampton in the Lehigh Valley. It features tree-lined…83Go
- 7BridgetownNorthamptonBridgetown is an older, working-class neighborhood situated along the Lehigh River corridor in Northampton, Pennsylvania. Primarily composed of…81Go
Best things to do in Northampton
- Walk or cycle along the scenic D&L Trail (Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor) along the Lehigh River
- Spend an afternoon outdoors at the Northampton Borough Municipal Park enjoying the walking paths and recreation facilities
- Catch a movie at the historic vintage Roxy Theatre located a short drive away in downtown Northampton
- Hike scenic trails and tour the re-created Lenape Village at the neighboring Churchville Nature Center
- Enjoy the athletic fields, walking paths, and expansive playgrounds at Northampton Township Municipal Park
- Explore the historic charm, boutiques, and diverse eateries in nearby Newtown Borough
- Explore the walking trails, native wildlife gardens, and Lenape Village exhibit at the nearby Churchville Nature Center.
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, boating, and disc golf at adjacent Core Creek Park and Tyler State Park.
Getting around Northampton
Transit
- Public transit options are extremely limited in Richboro; SEPTA does not operate direct bus routes through the town center, and the nearest Regional Rail stations are over five miles away in Langhorne or Woodbourne on the West Trenton Line.
- Transit access is extremely limited; SEPTA provides limited regional bus service in outer Bucks County, and the nearest SEPTA Regional Rail stations (such as Langhorne or Woodbourne on the West Trenton Line) require a 10-to-15-minute drive.
- Public transit is very limited; SEPTA operates occasional regional bus routes in Bucks County, but no direct fixed-route transit serves the interior of the development. The nearest regional rail station is SEPTA West Trenton Line at Langhorne or Woodbourne Station, about a 10-15 minute drive.
Biking & trails
- There is no bike-share program, and cycling along major roads like Route 232 requires caution due to narrow shoulders and fast traffic, though residential side streets and nearby municipal parks offer safe riding.
- There are no bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes along major roads like Buck Road, but residential neighborhood streets and nearby township parks offer safe recreational riding.
Parking
- Parking is completely free and widely available across large retail surface lots and residential streets, with no metered zones or parking garages.
- Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, with large surface lots at shopping plazas and ample private residential driveways.
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All Northampton neighborhoods by safety score
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- RichboroNorthamptonLocated in Northampton Township, Richboro is a quiet, family-oriented suburb centered around the intersection of Second Street Pike and Bustleton…94Go
- GrenobleNorthamptonGrenoble is a tranquil, historic hamlet nestled within Northampton Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Characterized by spacious single-family…93Go
- Holland (Northampton)NorthamptonHolland is a scenic, unincorporated suburban community located within Northampton Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It is characterized by…93Go
- Village ShiresNorthamptonVillage Shires is a quiet master-planned development of townhomes, condominiums, and single-family homes nestled in Northampton Township, Bucks…93Go
- CornellNorthamptonCornell is a low-key, family-oriented residential enclave within the borough of Northampton in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley. It features modest…84Go
- Saint LeonardNorthamptonSaint Leonard is a quiet, established residential neighborhood located in the borough of Northampton in the Lehigh Valley. It features tree-lined…83Go
- BridgetownNorthamptonBridgetown is an older, working-class neighborhood situated along the Lehigh River corridor in Northampton, Pennsylvania. Primarily composed of…81Go
Northampton safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Northampton?
Richboro scores highest at 94/100, followed by Holland (Northampton) (93) and Village Shires (93).
Is Northampton safe to walk at night?
In the 7 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Northampton areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Northampton 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.