Hi guys! I'm coming to Philadelphia soon, and from what I've read most people say that Bella Vista is one of the nicest, safests neighborhoods. I'm looking at a place around 10th, about a block above Washington, and I was wondering if anyone has advice about the safety of that area, as well as walking down Washington to get to Broad. Any thoughts?
Thanks!

it's pretty safe, but I wouldn't walk around wearing an iPod late at night or try using the PNC Bank ATM on 8th and Christian after dark.

Someone of lower socioeconomic status might be nearby at those hours.

lot of people of lower socioeconomic status will be nearby at night. However, the overwhelming majority of them won't be out to cause you any harm.

10th and Carpenter (about a block above Washington) is a great corner - long time locals, as well as a fair amount of young professionals and some hipsters. Plus, you're a block from the Italian Market and close to a host of other neighborhood staples. If you were walking to Broad, though, it's a lot prettier to take Christian over rather than Broad -- not really even a safety issue, just a "I like to walk under trees instead of warehouses" thing.

Bella Vista is safe, but still a city neighborhood. Be alert, try to avoid walking home alone late at night, call a cab if you're scared, etc., and you'll be happy with your location!

But according to Alesis (& you) thats the reason they commit crime!!


Edit: Also for those inquring don't get the wrong idea, the neighborhood is safe. Alesis & Co just like to pretend its not the criminals fault they commit crimes.

Considering the fact that you don't live near our neighborhood, you do not exactly qualify to state whether or where our neighborhood is safe. Furthermore, please show me one post where I've stated that its not a criminal's fault that they commit crime.

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robberies tend to be perpetrated by people in lower socioeconomic classes. You don't exactly see people who make 100k walking around sticking people up for iPods.

No, but they'll rob your pension fund or max your credit card for ya.

well, that's something you will not have to worry about walking the streets of qv at night.