Is Five Points (Falls) safe?
Falls, Pennsylvania · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Five Points (Falls) as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Five Points (Falls)
“Go. Five Points in Falls Township is a routine, generally safe suburban community in lower Bucks County centered around busy crossroads and residential tracts. Visitors face very low risk of violent crime, though basic property awareness is recommended around commercial parking lots and major road corridors.”
About the area
Five Points is a bustling suburban hub within Falls Township and greater Levittown, defined by the convergence of New Falls Road, Levittown Parkway, and Old Pennsbury Road. The area consists of classic mid-century Levittown-style single-family neighborhoods alongside neighborhood strip centers, local diners, and auto services. It offers an unpretentious, family-oriented suburban atmosphere with easy access to lower Bucks County amenities.
- Suburban Commercial
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Working-Class Suburban
Walking and biking in Five Points (Falls)
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 45/100
There is no municipal bike-share system; cycling is mostly recreational on quiet residential streets or multi-use paths at nearby Falls Township Community Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates well below state and national metropolitan averages
- Solid suburban economic baseline with high homeownership rates and household incomes above $85,000
- Convenient access to local parks, recreational waterways, and historical sites in lower Bucks County
- Well-staffed local policing by Falls Township Police Department with prompt response times
Cons
- Occasional retail and vehicle property theft concentrated around commercial plazas along New Falls Road
- High vehicular traffic and wide intersections make walking along main roads hazardous
- Limited late-night entertainment and dining options within the immediate junction
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in Five Points, with only occasional individuals observed near major highway intersections or retail centers; local social services are primarily managed at the county level in Levittown and Bristol.
What Five Points (Falls) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active with morning commuters and school traffic along New Falls Road, feeling calm and safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy with shoppers and local commercial traffic, presenting a typical, low-risk suburban environment.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet in residential pockets with steady dinner traffic at local restaurants; completely safe for visitors.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued with light through-traffic and dark residential side streets, where standard night awareness is all that is needed.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transportation is provided by SEPTA Bus Route 127 and Route 128 along local corridors, connecting to the Levittown Regional Rail Station roughly 2 miles south on the Trenton Line.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample surface parking lots at all commercial plazas and unrestricted street parking in surrounding residential neighborhoods.
Things to do in Five Points (Falls)
- Visit the historic Pennsbury Manor estate located just a short drive southeast along the Delaware River
- Spend a recreational afternoon fishing, walking, or boating at Falls Township Community Park
- Explore local antique shops and historical markers in neighboring historic Fallsington
Local favorites
- Georgine's Restaurant · Italian & American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1820)Longstanding local staple known for hearty prime rib, seafood specialties, and banquet dining.
- Aldo's Pizzeria & Restaurant · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (460)Neighborhood pizzeria serving classic thin-crust pies, calzones, and casual Italian dinners.
- Niko's Restaurant · Diner / Greek & American · 4.3★ (510)Comfortable family eatery offering all-day breakfast platters, Greek specialties, and classic sandwiches.
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Common questions about Five Points (Falls)
Is Five Points (Falls) safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Five Points (Falls) a good place to live?
On safety, Five Points (Falls) scores 80/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Five Points (Falls)?
Walk score 42/100 and bike score 45/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Five Points (Falls) are safer?
Roelofs (95), Scammells Corner (94), Vermilion Hill (85) score higher nearby.
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