Is Crosswicks safe?
Abington, Pennsylvania · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Crosswicks as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Crosswicks
“Go. Crosswicks is an exceptionally quiet, safe, and stable residential enclave in Montgomery County's Abington Township. Visitors and residents face negligible violent crime risks and can comfortably walk around at any hour.”
About the area
Crosswicks is a classic suburban neighborhood in Abington Township featuring well-maintained mid-century single-family homes and quiet, tree-lined residential streets. While strictly residential inside its borders, it is positioned just minutes from regional retail hubs along Old York Road and historic Keswick Village.
- Quiet Residential
- Tree-Lined Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Crosswicks
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 45/100
There are no public bike-share stations; residential streets are low-stress for cycling, though arterial connectors lack dedicated bike lanes until reaching township parks or the Pennypack Trail further east.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low and well below state and national averages
- High household incomes, strong homeownership rates, and well-maintained properties
- Immediate proximity to premier regional healthcare at Jefferson Abington Hospital
- Active and responsive local municipal policing by Abington Township Police
Cons
- Strictly residential layout requires a car for dining, shopping, and entertainment
- Sidewalks are intermittent along some internal residential streets
- Heavy commuter traffic on nearby arterial thoroughfares like Susquehanna and Easton Roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Crosswicks or its immediate residential surroundings.
What Crosswicks is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene, with residents walking dogs and low traffic across local neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe, with occasional school and commuter traffic filtering along perimeter roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal vehicle movement and safe conditions for walking.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil with virtually no street activity or safety concerns.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by SEPTA; the Roslyn and Ardsley Regional Rail stations (Warminster and Lansdale/Doylestown lines) are a short drive or 20-25 minute walk away, with SEPTA bus routes 22 and 55 serving nearby commercial corridors.
Parking is exceptionally easy with abundant free on-street parking and private residential driveways, with no meters or permit restrictions.
Things to do in Crosswicks
- Explore the walking paths and recreation facilities at nearby Alverthorpe Park or Ardsley Park
- Attend a concert or explore independent eateries in neighboring historic Keswick Village
- Tour contemporary exhibitions and outdoor sculptures at the nearby Abington Art Center
Local favorites
- Keswick Tavern · American Restaurant & Pub · 4.4★ (1250)Popular neighborhood tavern serving craft beers, burgers, and classic pub fare near the Keswick Theatre.
- O'Neill's Food Market · Grocery & Deli · 4.7★ (460)Longstanding local market and butcher counter known for quality prepared foods and specialty groceries.
- Abington Art Center · Art Gallery & Cultural Center · 4.6★ (380)Community cultural center hosted in a historic manor house featuring rotating exhibits and a sculpture park.
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Common questions about Crosswicks
Is Crosswicks safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Crosswicks a good place to live?
On safety, Crosswicks scores 91/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Crosswicks?
Walk score 42/100 and bike score 45/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Crosswicks are safer?
Meadowbrook (Abington) (93) score higher nearby.
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