Is Upper Emilie safe?
Bristol Township, Pennsylvania · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Upper Emilie as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Upper Emilie
“Go. Upper Emilie is a quiet, working-class residential pocket in lower Bucks County that poses minimal safety risks to visitors. While it is strictly suburban with few standalone tourist attractions, violent crime is rare and daily neighborhood life is peaceful.”
About the area
Upper Emilie is a classic mid-century suburban neighborhood located within Bristol Township, characterized by single-family ranch-style homes and quiet cul-de-sacs. It offers a calm, community-oriented atmosphere with immediate access to nearby shopping corridors along New Falls Road and Route 13.
- Suburban / Residential
- Quiet / Low-Key
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Oriented
Walking and biking in Upper Emilie
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations in the area, and dedicated bike lanes are scarce on main thoroughfares, though neighborhood interior streets are low-stress for cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominantly owner-occupied housing stock fostering stable, quiet residential blocks
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than nearby urban centers in the Philadelphia metro
- High household vehicle ownership and reliable highway access via I-295 and Route 13
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins along commercial fringes
- Lacks pedestrian infrastructure, with missing sidewalks on several secondary connector roads
- Higher property crime rates compared to upper Bucks County municipal averages
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential blocks of Upper Emilie, with only occasional individuals seen near major commercial plazas along Route 13.
What Upper Emilie is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with school buses running and residents commuting out to work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential activity with clear roads and minimal pedestrian or vehicular hazard.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential streets where families walk pets; very safe for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low activity due to limited streetlighting, but serious street crime remains rare.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by SEPTA, with Bus Route 128 operating along nearby corridors like New Falls Road. The nearest regional rail stops are the Levittown and Bristol stations on the SEPTA Trenton Line, located about a 5 to 10-minute drive away.
Parking is exceptionally easy and entirely free, with abundant private residential driveways and unrestricted on-street parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Upper Emilie
- Take a relaxing stroll or let children play at nearby neighborhood parks like Holly Hill Park
- Explore the nearby historic grounds and nature trails at Silver Lake Park and Nature Center just down Route 13
- Sample classic regional comfort food at locally owned diners along New Falls Road
Local favorites
- Cesare's Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (680)Longstanding neighborhood staple serving hearty pasta dishes, classic pizza, and Italian entrees.
- Under the Pier · Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (510)Casual, enduring local eatery known for generous seafood platters and family-style dining.
- Emilie Beverage · Beverage Distributor · 4.5★ (120)Convenient local distributor offering a wide selection of craft brews, domestic beers, and sodas.
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Common questions about Upper Emilie
Is Upper Emilie safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Upper Emilie a good place to live?
On safety, Upper Emilie scores 75/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Upper Emilie?
Walk score 32/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Upper Emilie are safer?
Cobalt Ridge (88), Vermilion Hill (85), Oxford Valley (84) score higher nearby.
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