Is Logan safe?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · safety score updated nightly
Not recommended for casual walking around, especially after dark.
VibeLoco rates Logan as “No-go after dark”.
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Gogo's take on Logan
“Go with care during daylight hours if visiting specific community landmarks or historic sites, but casual tourism is generally not recommended. The neighborhood experiences high rates of violent crime, including robberies and gun violence, well above city and national medians. Exercise high situational awareness and avoid walking through unlit residential streets or vacant parcels after dark.”
About the area
Logan is a dense, predominantly residential North Philadelphia neighborhood characterized by classic brick rowhouses, busy commercial corridors along Broad Street and Old York Road, and historic transit infrastructure. While it has active neighborhood associations and historical significance, it faces deep socioeconomic challenges and elevated crime levels.
- Urban Grid
- Transit-Oriented
- Dense Rowhouses
- High Alert
Walking and biking in Logan
Walk score: 84/100 · Bike score: 62/100
Indego bike-share stations are limited in the immediate area, and cyclists primarily use standard street grid routes rather than dedicated protected bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Direct rapid transit connectivity into Center City via SEPTA Broad Street Line subway stations
- Close proximity to historic Stenton Museum and the green acreage of Fisher Park
- Established commercial corridors offering diverse Caribbean, Asian, and traditional comfort food options
Cons
- Violent crime rates, including aggravated assault and armed robbery, are significantly elevated
- Elevated poverty rate exceeding 28% alongside historical issues with vacant land and infrastructure decay
- Frequent property crimes such as motor vehicle theft and catalytic converter theft
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderately present, primarily clustered around subway entrances along North Broad Street and near retail plazas, with localized panhandling near major intersections.
What Logan is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active and generally functional with commuters heading toward the Broad Street Line and children walking to school.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy foot traffic along Broad Street and transit stops; maintain standard urban vigilance around commercial strips.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity thins out quickly on side streets and potential risks of robberies or street altercations rise noticeably.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Safety drops significantly; walking alone late at night is not advised due to frequent violent crime incidents.
Transit, parking and getting around
Logan is served directly by SEPTA's Broad Street Line via the Logan and Wyoming subway stations, providing a fast 15-minute ride to Center City, along with high-frequency bus routes like the 16 and 26.
Parking is mostly unmetered street parking along residential rowhouse blocks, but finding open spots can be difficult in the evenings, with vehicle break-in risks requiring clean cars.
Things to do in Logan
- Tour the nearby Stenton historic house museum, the preserved 18th-century colonial estate of James Logan
- Visit Fisher Park at the neighborhood border for wooded walking paths and tennis courts
- Explore the Logan Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia for neighborhood events and community archives
Local favorites
- Kim's Restaurant · Korean Restaurant · 4.6★ (510)Longstanding local staple famous for authentic tabletop Korean barbecue cooked over real charcoal.
- See Wah Restaurant · Chinese Takeout · 4.2★ (115)Dependable corner fixture serving generous portions of classic Chinese-American takeout fare.
- Crown Fried Chicken · Fast Food · 4.0★ (240)Quick-service eatery on Broad Street known for fried chicken, sandwiches, and late operating hours.
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Common questions about Logan
Is Logan safe to walk at night?
We don't recommend walking around casually after dark here; take a ride instead.
Is Logan a good place to live?
On safety, Logan scores 44/100 — among the lowest we score, so look closely at specific blocks before deciding to move.
How walkable is Logan?
Walk score 84/100 and bike score 62/100. Most errands can be done on foot.
Which areas near Logan are safer?
Germantown, Southwest (56), Fern Rock (54), Wister (52) score higher nearby.
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