Living in or staying in Poplar, Philadelphia

Scores

Safety and quiet come from researched sources about the whole neighborhood; walkability, transport and nightlife from the places and stops around its center.

About Poplar

A transitional Lower North Philadelphia neighborhood mixing historic row houses, newer townhome developments, and public housing complexes. It sits between vibrant Northern Liberties and Broad Street, offering a residential feel with quiet side streets alongside busy commuter corridors like Girard Avenue and Spring Garden Street.

Good for

• budget travelers
• students
• public transport users

Less suited to

• first-time visitors
• luxury travelers

Watch out for

• Elevated risk of vehicle break-ins and auto theft throughout residential side streets and parking areas.
• Street robbery and gun violence rates are elevated compared to national benchmarks, warranting heightened caution when walking alone after dark, particularly on less-traveled residential blocks.
• Major corridors like Girard Avenue and Broad Street experience heavy traffic and occasional transit-hub related loitering late at night.

Sources

• Crime Statistics
• Foreign travel advice: safety and security
• Homicide rate per 100,000 people (2023)
• Poplar, Philadelphia
• About Poplar | Schools, Demographics, Things to Do