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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 10 Upper Darby neighborhoods we score (average 74/100), 9 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 1 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?City average
74
Go, stay aware
Neighborhoods scored
10
9 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 3
- Go, stay aware: 6
- Caution: 1
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 10 safest neighborhoods in Upper Darby
- 1AroniminkUpper DarbyAronimink is a classic mid-century Delaware County residential enclave situated between Drexel Hill and Havertown. Dominated by tree-lined streets…83Go
- 2Drexel HillUpper DarbyDrexel Hill is an unincorporated suburban community in Upper Darby Township known for its charming stone colonials, brick twins, and historic Quaker…82Go
- 3SecaneUpper DarbySecane is a split-township suburban enclave situated across Upper Darby and Ridley Townships in Delaware County. Characterized by modest…81Go
- 4PrimosUpper DarbyPrimos is an established residential enclave located in the western portion of Upper Darby Township in Delaware County. It features single-family…78Go, stay aware
- 5AddinghamUpper DarbyAddingham is a classic Delaware County neighborhood characterized by tree-lined streets, brick rowhomes, and single-family dwellings. Situated west…76Go, stay aware
- 6KirklynUpper DarbyKirklyn is a compact, classic inner-ring residential neighborhood in Upper Darby Township characterized by early 20th-century brick twins, rowhouses…72Go, stay aware
- 7Beverly Hills (Upper Darby)Upper DarbyBeverly Hills is an early 20th-century inner-ring suburb in Upper Darby Township characterized by brick twins, stone colonials, and tree-lined…71Go, stay aware
- 8KellyvilleUpper DarbySituated along the Darby Creek corridor near the border with Clifton Heights, Kellyville is a historic working-class neighborhood of Upper Darby…70Go, stay aware
- 9GarrettfordUpper DarbyGarrettford is an established, residential pocket of Upper Darby Township characterized by classic Delco brick twin homes, tree-lined side streets…70Go, stay aware
- 10StonehurstUpper DarbyStonehurst is a tightly packed early-20th-century rowhome neighborhood in Upper Darby, situated immediately west of Philadelphia and south of the…58Caution
Best things to do in Upper Darby
- Catch a commuter train to Center City Philadelphia from the historic Primos SEPTA station
- Explore the nearby walking paths and scenic greenery at Secane and Clifton Heights municipal parks
- Shop and dine along the adjacent commercial corridors on Baltimore Pike
- Tour the historic Lower Swedish Cabin along Darby Creek, recognized as one of the oldest log structures in North America
- Visit the preserved 18th-century Collen Brook Farm to explore local colonial and Quaker history
- Take a walk or play recreation sports at Dermond Field and surrounding neighborhood parks
- Sample international cuisines and specialty spices along the bustling Long Lane retail strip
- Catch a concert or historic performance at the nearby iconic Tower Theater
Getting around Upper Darby
Transit
- Served by SEPTA Bus Route 107 running along Dermond and Burmont Roads, with connection to the 69th Street Transportation Center and the Norristown High Speed Line at nearby stations like Penfield or Township Line Road.
- SEPTA serves the community extensively via the Route 101 and 102 light rail trolley lines running through local stations like Drexel Hill Junction, as well as bus routes 107 and 111 heading to 69th Street Transportation Center.
- Secane is served by SEPTA, featuring Secane Station on the Media/Wawa Regional Rail Line with direct service to 30th Street Station, alongside SEPTA Bus Route 107 serving local corridors.
Biking & trails
- No dedicated bike-share stations exist in the immediate neighborhood; cycling is mostly recreational along residential side streets rather than on dedicated bike lanes.
- There is no municipal bike-share system in the township, and dedicated on-street bike lanes are sparse, though residential side streets are generally low-speed and manageable for cyclists.
Parking
- Easy and abundant free street parking throughout residential blocks, with private driveways standard on most properties.
- Street parking is free and abundant on most residential side streets, and shopping plazas along State Road and Township Line Road provide free dedicated surface lots.
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All Upper Darby neighborhoods by safety score
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- AroniminkUpper DarbyAronimink is a classic mid-century Delaware County residential enclave situated between Drexel Hill and Havertown. Dominated by tree-lined streets…83Go
- Drexel HillUpper DarbyDrexel Hill is an unincorporated suburban community in Upper Darby Township known for its charming stone colonials, brick twins, and historic Quaker…82Go
- SecaneUpper DarbySecane is a split-township suburban enclave situated across Upper Darby and Ridley Townships in Delaware County. Characterized by modest…81Go
- PrimosUpper DarbyPrimos is an established residential enclave located in the western portion of Upper Darby Township in Delaware County. It features single-family…78Go, stay aware
- AddinghamUpper DarbyAddingham is a classic Delaware County neighborhood characterized by tree-lined streets, brick rowhomes, and single-family dwellings. Situated west…76Go, stay aware
- KirklynUpper DarbyKirklyn is a compact, classic inner-ring residential neighborhood in Upper Darby Township characterized by early 20th-century brick twins, rowhouses…72Go, stay aware
- Beverly Hills (Upper Darby)Upper DarbyBeverly Hills is an early 20th-century inner-ring suburb in Upper Darby Township characterized by brick twins, stone colonials, and tree-lined…71Go, stay aware
- GarrettfordUpper DarbyGarrettford is an established, residential pocket of Upper Darby Township characterized by classic Delco brick twin homes, tree-lined side streets…70Go, stay aware
- KellyvilleUpper DarbySituated along the Darby Creek corridor near the border with Clifton Heights, Kellyville is a historic working-class neighborhood of Upper Darby…70Go, stay aware
- StonehurstUpper DarbyStonehurst is a tightly packed early-20th-century rowhome neighborhood in Upper Darby, situated immediately west of Philadelphia and south of the…58Caution
Upper Darby safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Upper Darby?
Aronimink scores highest at 83/100, followed by Drexel Hill (82) and Secane (81).
Is Upper Darby safe to walk at night?
In the 3 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 1 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Upper Darby areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are Stonehurst (58), Garrettford (70), Kellyville (70). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Upper Darby 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.