Lower Providence Ranked Among PA’s Safest Municipalities

Lower Providence is one of the safest municipalities in Pennsylvania, according to a study done by a private home-security company.

The SafeWise Report ranked Lower Providence the 50th-safest municipality in Pennsylvania, and had this to say about the township:

50. Lower Providence Township

Lower Providence Township is focused on providing a prosperous, safe and productive community for people to live, raise a family and engage in business. This Montgomery County township, nestled just northwest of Philadelphia, is home to an award-winning school district and gorgeous venues for all kinds of outside recreation. Their accredited police force is known for its progressive, community-minded approach to crime prevention and personal safety. The department champions innovative programs like the Project Child Safe Firearm Safety Kits, which provides gun locks and gun safety education to township residents. Another noteworthy program is Project Return Safely, where officers work in concert with the Alzheimer’s Association to help reunite lost loved ones to their families.

Cecil Township in Washington County was ranked the safest in the Keystone State. 

Here's how SafeWise describes itself in a press release announcing the rankings: "SafeWise is a community-focused security organization that is the source for everything safety and security. We help you compare security providers so you can best protect your home the way you want to. The SafeWise Report provides resources to help make homes and communities a safer place. We provide home security tips and tools, as well as the most recent news in the safety industry.”