Cities / New Jersey / Aberdeen
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 5 Aberdeen neighborhoods we score (average 86/100), 5 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?City average
86
Go
Neighborhoods scored
5
5 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 5
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 5 safest neighborhoods in Aberdeen
- 1StrathmoreAberdeenStrathmore is a classic 1960s master-planned suburban neighborhood located within Aberdeen Township in Monmouth County. Dominated by single-family…88Go
- 2Santa Fe JunctionAberdeenSanta Fe Junction is a tranquil residential enclave situated within Aberdeen Township, New Jersey. It features single-family homes, leafy residential…88Go
- 3Henningers MillAberdeenHenningers Mill is a quiet, tree-lined residential community situated in Aberdeen Township, Monmouth County. Comprising single-family homes and…86Go
- 4CliffwoodAberdeenCliffwood is an established coastal-adjacent enclave in Aberdeen Township, characterized by single-family homes, tree-lined side streets, and…85Go
- 5Cliffwood BeachAberdeenCliffwood Beach is a relaxed, residential community located along the Raritan Bay within Aberdeen Township, Monmouth County. It features modest…81Go
Best things to do in Aberdeen
- Kayaking, fishing, or relaxing waterside at nearby Lake Lefferts Lakefront Park
- Biking or jogging along the scenic paved Henry Hudson Trail accessible minutes away
- Enjoying family sports facilities, playgrounds, and picnic pavilions at Aberdeen's Ross Field
- Spend an afternoon rolling strikes at the classic Strathmore Bowling Lanes.
- Enjoy the outdoors, sports facilities, and playground areas at nearby Ross Field and Cliffwood Beach waterfront.
- Hop on the nearby Henry Hudson Trail in Aberdeen for miles of scenic walking and cycling.
- Explore the scenic trails and fishing spots at nearby Cheesequake State Park
- Enjoy family recreation, sports courts, and playgrounds at Ross Field or Fiore Pelly Sports Complex
Getting around Aberdeen
Transit
- NJ Transit operates the Aberdeen-Matawan station on the North Jersey Coast Line roughly 1.5 miles north, providing direct rail connections to Newark and New York Penn Station alongside local NJ Transit bus routes along Highway 34.
- NJ Transit operates the North Jersey Coast Line via the Aberdeen-Matawan station located about 2 to 3 miles away, along with local bus routes such as the 133 and 135 providing commuter service.
- NJ Transit operates the Aberdeen-Matawan train station on the North Jersey Coast Line approximately 2 miles away, providing direct access to Newark and NYC Penn Station. Local bus service is limited, with NJ Transit Route 133 commuter buses running along nearby arterial roads.
Biking & trails
- There is no local bike-share program, but residential streets are calm enough for casual cycling, and the paved multi-use Henry Hudson Trail is easily accessible just to the north.
- There is no bike-share program, and while neighborhood side streets are manageable for casual cycling, nearby arterials lack dedicated bike lanes; the Henry Hudson Trail is accessible a few miles east.
Parking
- Parking is exceptionally easy with abundant, free curbside parking on all residential streets and large free surface parking lots at neighborhood shopping centers.
- Parking is exceptionally easy with abundant free street parking on residential streets and ample surface lots at nearby retail plazas.
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All Aberdeen neighborhoods by safety score
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- Santa Fe JunctionAberdeenSanta Fe Junction is a tranquil residential enclave situated within Aberdeen Township, New Jersey. It features single-family homes, leafy residential…88Go
- StrathmoreAberdeenStrathmore is a classic 1960s master-planned suburban neighborhood located within Aberdeen Township in Monmouth County. Dominated by single-family…88Go
- Henningers MillAberdeenHenningers Mill is a quiet, tree-lined residential community situated in Aberdeen Township, Monmouth County. Comprising single-family homes and…86Go
- CliffwoodAberdeenCliffwood is an established coastal-adjacent enclave in Aberdeen Township, characterized by single-family homes, tree-lined side streets, and…85Go
- Cliffwood BeachAberdeenCliffwood Beach is a relaxed, residential community located along the Raritan Bay within Aberdeen Township, Monmouth County. It features modest…81Go
Aberdeen safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Aberdeen?
Strathmore scores highest at 88/100, followed by Santa Fe Junction (88) and Henningers Mill (86).
Is Aberdeen safe to walk at night?
In the 5 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Aberdeen areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Aberdeen neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.