Is Orvilla safe?
Hatfield Township, Pennsylvania · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Orvilla as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Orvilla
“Go. Orvilla is a peaceful and remarkably safe suburban neighborhood within Hatfield Township. Violent crime is rare, making it secure for residents and visitors alike, though you will need a car to get around.”
About the area
Orvilla is an established, quiet residential community located in Hatfield Township in Montgomery County. It features single-family homes, mature trees, and a low-density suburban atmosphere close to Lansdale and regional parks.
- Suburban
- Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Orvilla
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 40/100
There is no bike-share program in the township, but recreational cyclists can access paved sections of the Liberty Bell Trail nearby.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low rates of violent and property crime compared to state and national benchmarks
- High homeownership rate and strong household incomes supporting well-maintained properties
- Calm, low-traffic residential environment ideal for families and quiet stays
Cons
- Very car-dependent with scarce sidewalks on many connecting township roads
- No commercial or dining amenities directly inside the immediate neighborhood bounds
- Occasional opportunistic overnight vehicle break-ins common to quiet suburbs if cars are left unlocked
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent in Orvilla and surrounding Hatfield Township neighborhoods.
What Orvilla is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with light local commuter traffic and residents walking dogs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban setting with low vehicle speeds and safe residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and secure as residents return home and neighborhood activity winds down.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and silent with negligible pedestrian activity and virtually no street crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
SEPTA serves the area with nearby Lansdale/Doylestown Regional Rail stations (such as Fortuna and Lansdale, a 5-to-10-minute drive away) and SEPTA Bus Route 132 operating along main thoroughfares.
Parking is completely hassle-free with abundant free residential driveway and on-street parking and no parking meters.
Things to do in Orvilla
- Recreate outdoors at Hatfield Community Park, featuring sports fields, a pool, and paved walking loops
- Walk or bike along sections of the Liberty Bell Trail connecting Hatfield to Lansdale
- Enjoy public ice skating sessions and hockey events at nearby Hatfield Ice World
Local favorites
- Vinny's Pizzarama · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (460)Longtime local standby serving classic New York-style thin-crust pizza, cheesesteaks, and Italian comfort food.
- El Limon Hatfield · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (780)Popular casual eatery known for authentic street tacos, burritos, and complimentary margaritas.
- Hatfield Ice World · Ice Skating Rink · 4.5★ (920)Multi-sheet indoor ice arena offering public skating sessions, youth leagues, and skating clinics.
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Common questions about Orvilla
Is Orvilla safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Orvilla a good place to live?
On safety, Orvilla scores 90/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Orvilla?
Walk score 28/100 and bike score 40/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Orvilla are safer?
Gwynedd Square (93), Kulpsville (92) score higher nearby.
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