Is Garrettford safe?
Upper Darby, Pennsylvania · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Garrettford as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Garrettford
“Go with care. Garrettford is a stable, mostly quiet residential community in Upper Darby that is generally welcoming to visitors during daytime and early evening hours. While property crimes like vehicle break-ins occur occasionally, violent crime is relatively low for an inner-ring suburb. Exercise standard awareness, especially near busy transit corridors after dark.”
About the area
Garrettford is an established, residential pocket of Upper Darby Township characterized by classic Delco brick twin homes, tree-lined side streets, and neighborhood parks. It serves primarily as a commuter-friendly residential district directly connected to western Delaware County and Center City Philadelphia via SEPTA trolley lines.
- Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban / Leafy
- Transit-Connected
Walking and biking in Garrettford
Walk score: 67/100 · Bike score: 46/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or bike-share stations in Garrettford; cyclists typically navigate lower-traffic residential side streets to reach the Darby Creek trail corridors.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates than neighboring eastern Upper Darby districts
- High rate of long-term homeownership contributing to neighborhood block stability
- Convenient direct rail access via SEPTA Route 101/102 trolleys into 69th Street Center
- Walkable access to local parks, recreation fields, and neighborhood corner eateries
Cons
- Opportunistic property crime, including package thefts and vehicle rummaging
- Traffic congestion and occasional reckless driving along Garrett Road
- Proximity to higher-crime transit hubs to the immediate east requires vigilance at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a significant factor within Garrettford's residential streets, with services and unsheltered individuals mostly concentrated farther east near the 69th Street terminal.
What Garrettford is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with commuters walking to trolley stops, school buses, and residents walking dogs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential with standard suburban foot traffic around parks and local retail strips.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet along interior residential avenues, though visitors should remain alert around major intersections.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are largely deserted; walking alone is best avoided in poorly lit areas and near transit platforms.
Transit, parking and getting around
SEPTA serves the area via the Route 101 and 102 Media/Sharon Hill trolley lines with stops along Garrett Road, providing direct 10-minute trips to the 69th Street Transportation Center, complemented by SEPTA Bus Route 107.
Free on-street parking is generally accessible throughout residential streets, though finding spots directly in front of twin-home blocks can become competitive in the evening.
Things to do in Garrettford
- Enjoy the playgrounds, open fields, and walking paths at Dermond Recreation Area
- Sample authentic Delaware County pizza and hoagies at neighborhood delis along Garrett Road
- Take a short historic walk to the nearby Lower Swedish Cabin along Darby Creek
Local favorites
- Cocco's Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.3★ (460)A beloved Delco staple serving classic pan pizzas, cheesesteaks, and hoagies in an unpretentious setting.
- Broadway Bar & Grille · American Bar & Grill · 4.2★ (390)Neighborhood tavern offering comfort pub fare, draft beers, and a casual gathering space for locals.
- T&F Farmers Pride · Italian Deli & Market · 4.7★ (510)Renowned nearby Italian deli offering oversized specialty hoagies, cutlets, and imported grocery goods.
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Common questions about Garrettford
Is Garrettford safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Garrettford a good place to live?
On safety, Garrettford scores 70/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Garrettford?
Walk score 67/100 and bike score 46/100. Some errands can be done on foot.
Which areas near Garrettford are safer?
Drexel Hill (82), Lansdowne (PA) (76), Addingham (76) score higher nearby.
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