Cities / Pennsylvania / Penn
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Penn neighborhoods we score (average 82/100), 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
82
Go
Neighborhoods scored
1
1 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 1
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Penn
Best things to do in Penn
- Relax or catch a local youth ballgame at Penn Borough Park
- Explore the nearby historic Westmoreland Heritage Trail connection points
- Take a short scenic drive through the surrounding rolling hills of Westmoreland County
Getting around Penn
Transit
- Public transit is managed by Westmoreland County Transit Authority (Westmoreland Transit), though fixed-route bus service directly within Penn Borough is extremely limited, making personal vehicles the primary mode of travel.
Biking & trails
- There are no local bike-share stations or dedicated on-street bike lanes, though cyclists can access segments of the multi-use Westmoreland Heritage Trail in neighboring municipalities.
Parking
- Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with free on-street parking across residential roads and ample private driveway spaces.
Recent news
All Penn neighborhoods by safety score
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Penn safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Penn?
Penn (PA) scores highest at 82/100.
Is Penn safe to walk at night?
In the 1 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Penn areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Penn 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.