Is Upper Hanover, PA safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 4 Upper Hanover neighborhoods we score (average 90/100), 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 Upper Hanover

1Fruitville (Upper Hanover)Upper HanoverFruitville is an unincorporated rural community set among rolling farmland and wooded residential plots in northern Montgomery County. Visitors…92Go
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2Red Hill (Upper Hanover)Upper HanoverRed Hill is a peaceful, historic borough bordered by the rolling hills and farmland of Upper Hanover Township in the Upper Perkiomen Valley. The…91Go
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3Perkiomen PlaceUpper HanoverPerkiomen Place is a residential enclave located in northern Montgomery County's Upper Hanover Township, near the boroughs of Pennsburg and East…88Go
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4Pennsburg (Upper Hanover)Upper HanoverPennsburg and Upper Hanover blend historic small-town borough streets with rolling farmland, wooded parks, and suburban developments in northern…88Go
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Best things to do in Upper Hanover

Spend a day boating, fishing, or hiking the trails at neighboring Green Lane Park.
Walk or jog along the scenic Perkiomen Trail connecting through the valley.
Enjoy family recreation and community sports fields at Red Hill Community Park.
Hike, fish, and boat along the reservoir trails at nearby Green Lane Park
Ride or walk along the northern terminus of the scenic multi-use Perkiomen Trail
Explore the historic boroughs of East Greenville and Pennsburg for local dining and small shops
Explore the trails, reservoir boating, and nature center at nearby Green Lane Park
Learn regional history at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in neighboring Pennsburg

Getting around Upper Hanover

Transit

There is no public transit service operating in Fruitville; SEPTA Regional Rail and bus networks do not extend into this rural part of Upper Hanover, requiring a personal vehicle.
Public transit is practically nonexistent here; SEPTA does not operate direct bus service to Red Hill, and the nearest passenger rail is Lansdale Station (SEPTA Lansdale/Doylestown Line), roughly 18 miles southeast.
There is virtually no fixed-route public transit serving this neighborhood; SEPTA regional rail and bus networks do not directly service Upper Hanover, making personal vehicles essential.

Biking & trails

There is no municipal bike-share system; road biking requires sharing narrow, shoulderless country roads, though the Perkiomen Trail offers dedicated off-road paths nearby.
There are no municipal bike-share stations, but the area connects directly into the scenic multi-use Perkiomen Trail for recreational cycling.

Parking

Parking is abundant and free, available via private driveways, farm properties, and public lot parking at local parks.
Parking is abundant and entirely free, with ample open street parking on residential roads and dedicated surface lots for local businesses.

All Upper Hanover neighborhoods by safety score

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Upper Hanover safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Upper Hanover?

Fruitville (Upper Hanover) scores highest at 92/100, followed by Red Hill (Upper Hanover) (91) and Perkiomen Place (88).

Is Upper Hanover 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 Upper Hanover areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Upper Hanover 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.