Is Fergusonville safe?
Bristol Township, Pennsylvania · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Fergusonville as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Fergusonville
“Go. Fergusonville is a calm, established residential pocket in Bristol Township with low rates of violent crime and a stable community feel. Visitors will find it safe and quiet, though standard suburban vehicle-locking precautions apply around busy transit and commercial thoroughfares.”
About the area
Fergusonville is a mid-century, working-to-middle-class suburban neighborhood situated in northern Bristol Township close to the Falls Township border. The area consists mostly of single-family homes, quiet local streets, and convenient road connections to regional shopping centers along Business Route 1.
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban
- Family-Oriented
Walking and biking in Fergusonville
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 40/100
There is no local municipal bike-share system, and dedicated bike lanes are scarce on major roads, though residential side streets offer low-stress neighborhood cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are consistently well below national and urban averages
- High homeownership rate creating a stable, close-knit residential environment
- Convenient access to major regional corridors like Route 1, I-295, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike
Cons
- High car dependency with minimal walkable retail or dining within the residential core
- Occasional property crimes and retail theft clustered along surrounding commercial arteries
- Older infrastructure with limited continuous sidewalks and street lighting on some side streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Fergusonville's residential neighborhoods, with any isolated sightings limited to major commercial strip corridors or bus stops along Lincoln Highway.
What Fergusonville is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with light local commuter traffic and school buses navigating residential roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-friendly with residents out walking dogs and working on their properties.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet suburban streets with low foot traffic, remaining secure for an evening walk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low activity with dark, quiet streets; safe overall, though isolated side roads lack dense street lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by SEPTA via local bus routes such as Route 127 and 128 along perimeter corridors. The nearest commuter rail access is the SEPTA Levittown Station on the Trenton Line, located approximately a 10-minute drive away.
Parking is exceptionally easy, with free and plentiful driveway and on-street curb parking across all residential roads.
Things to do in Fergusonville
- Explore walking trails and lake views at nearby Core Creek Park
- Shop and dine along the Oxford Valley and Business Route 1 commercial district
- Take a short drive to historic Bristol Borough for waterfront strolls along the Delaware River
Local favorites
- Sandy's Beef & Ale · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1250)Longstanding neighborhood staple known for roast beef sandwiches, pub fare, and casual drinks.
- Georgine's Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.3★ (1820)Family-run local fixture serving hearty Italian-American classics and seafood in an unpretentious setting.
- Cesare's Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (460)Casual neighborhood eatery serving traditional pasta dishes, pizza, and Italian specialties.
Neighborhoods near Fergusonville
- Rockdale (Bristol Township) · Bristol Township71
- Ellerslie (Bensalem) · Bensalem79
- Maple Shade · Bristol Township73
- Newportville Terrace · Bensalem81
- Mill Creek Falls · Bristol Township78
- Bristol Terrace Number Two · Bristol Township72
More: all Bristol Township neighborhoods · safest neighborhoods in Pennsylvania
Common questions about Fergusonville
Is Fergusonville safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Fergusonville a good place to live?
On safety, Fergusonville scores 78/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Fergusonville?
Walk score 32/100 and bike score 40/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Fergusonville are safer?
Newportville Terrace (81), Ellerslie (Bensalem) (79) score higher nearby.
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