Crime is definitely not the same everywhere, as it is often presented to be in this sub. Ridge Ave in East Falls is okay. It's much busier along that road than it is further up the hill in EF; further up the hill is much quieter. That being said, I would never in a million years feel unsafe walking there or living there. I like the new coffee shop on Ridge, I love Wissahickon Brewing, and there are a few other neighborhood spots around which I'm sure are pretty good.