Is Prospect Park, PA safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Prospect Park neighborhoods we score (average 80/100), 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

Neighborhoods scored

1 comfortable to walk

Score mix

Go: 1
Go, stay aware: 0
Caution: 0
No-go after dark: 0

Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Prospect Park

1Prospect Park (PA)Prospect ParkLocated in Delaware County just southwest of Philadelphia, Prospect Park is an established, tree-lined suburb characterized by classic brick twin…80Go
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Best things to do in Prospect Park

Catch a commuter train into Philadelphia from the historic Prospect Park Station.
Enjoy community sports and open green space at Witmer Field.
Sample classic Delaware County hoagies and cheesesteaks at neighborhood delis.

Getting around Prospect Park

Transit

The borough is served directly by SEPTA's Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail Line at the Prospect Park station, located near Lincoln Avenue. Additional local connections are provided by SEPTA Bus Routes 114 and 117.

Biking & trails

Prospect Park does not have a municipal bike-share system, but neighborhood streets are low-speed; regional trail access connects nearby to the Heinz National Wildlife Refuge trails.

Parking

Parking is generally easy and free on residential side streets, with dedicated patron lots along commercial stretches and designated daily parking available for rail commuters near the station.

All Prospect Park neighborhoods by safety score

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Prospect Park (PA)Prospect ParkLocated in Delaware County just southwest of Philadelphia, Prospect Park is an established, tree-lined suburb characterized by classic brick twin…80Go
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Prospect Park safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Prospect Park?

Prospect Park (PA) scores highest at 80/100.

Is Prospect Park 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 Prospect Park areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Prospect Park 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.