Is Bedminster safe?
Bedminster, Pennsylvania · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Bedminster as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Bedminster
“Go. Bedminster is an exceptionally safe, affluent, and scenic rural township in Bucks County. Visitors face virtually no personal safety concerns, though navigating winding rural country roads requires defensive driving.”
About the area
Bedminster Township offers rolling hills, historic farmsteads, and quiet country lanes in Upper Bucks County. It is a peaceful, agrarian and exurban community known for preserved open space, covered bridges, and local farm stands.
- Rural Charm
- Scenic Countryside
- Historic
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Bedminster
Walk score: 8/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There are no dedicated municipal bike lanes or bike-share stations; road cycling is popular along scenic rural routes, but cyclists must share narrow shoulders with vehicular traffic.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low rates of both violent and property crime well below state and national benchmarks
- High median household income exceeding $115,000 and low poverty rate under 4%
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained historic and single-family properties
- Peaceful, quiet environment with extensive preserved agricultural and park land
Cons
- Narrow, unlit country roads can pose driving hazards at night or during winter weather
- High degree of car dependence with practically zero commercial walkability
- Emergency response times can be longer due to expansive rural acreage
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent throughout Bedminster Township, with supportive social services concentrated in larger Bucks County boroughs such as Doylestown and Quakertown.
What Bedminster is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet with light traffic from commuters and farm equipment along rural routes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe, with visitors heading to farm markets, parks, and local dining spots.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Very low-key atmosphere centered around home life and relaxed dining at local country taverns.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black country roads with virtually no pedestrian activity and no street safety concerns.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no local public transit service in Bedminster Township; the nearest transit connection is the SEPTA Lansdale/Doylestown Regional Rail line at the Doylestown Station, approximately a 15-minute drive south.
Parking is abundant and universally free in dedicated private lots at businesses, trailheads, and municipal parks.
Things to do in Bedminster
- Visit historic wooden spans like the Cabin Run Covered Bridge and Loux Covered Bridge along scenic waterways
- Pick up fresh baked goods, homemade pies, and local cider at Tabora Farm and Orchard
- Explore the nearby trails, boating, and fishing areas around Lake Nockamixon and Tohickon Creek
Local favorites
- The Piper Tavern · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (850)Historic tavern serving upscale comfort food and craft cocktails in a rustic colonial setting.
- Elephant Bar & Grill · Bar & Grill · 4.4★ (420)Longstanding local gathering spot offering casual pub fare, draft beers, and friendly neighborhood vibes.
- Tabora Farm and Orchard · Bakery & Farm Market · 4.6★ (1350)Charming country market known for made-from-scratch deli sandwiches, artisan breads, and seasonal produce.
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Common questions about Bedminster
Is Bedminster safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Bedminster a good place to live?
On safety, Bedminster scores 95/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Bedminster?
Walk score 8/100 and bike score 18/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Bedminster are safer?
Bedminster scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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