Is Allendale, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Allendale neighborhoods we score (average 97/100), 1 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

Neighborhoods scored

1 comfortable to walk

Score mix

Go: 1
Go, stay aware: 0
Caution: 0
No-go after dark: 0

Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Allendale

1Allendale (NJ)AllendaleAllendale is an upscale, tight-knit residential community known for its historic charm, excellent schools, and lush green spaces like the Celery Farm…97Go
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Best things to do in Allendale

Hike and birdwatch along the tranquil loop trails of the 107-acre Celery Farm Nature Preserve
Stroll and shop along the boutique-lined West Allendale Avenue downtown corridor
Relax, swim, or play tennis at Crestwood Lake and its surrounding municipal park grounds

Getting around Allendale

Transit

NJ Transit operates the Allendale Train Station on the Main/Bergen County Line in the heart of downtown, offering direct or one-transfer rail service to Hoboken Terminal and NYC Penn Station (via Secaucus). Local bus routes like NJ Transit 752 also provide connecting suburban service.

Biking & trails

There is no municipal bike-share system, but residential streets are safe and low-traffic for cycling, with easy pedal access to scenic routes around Celery Farm and Crestwood Lake.

Parking

Parking is readily available throughout the borough, with municipal commuter lots near the train station and free street parking along West Allendale Avenue.

All Allendale neighborhoods by safety score

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Allendale (NJ)AllendaleAllendale is an upscale, tight-knit residential community known for its historic charm, excellent schools, and lush green spaces like the Celery Farm…97Go
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Allendale safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Allendale?

Allendale (NJ) scores highest at 97/100.

Is Allendale safe to walk at night?

In the 1 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.

Which Allendale areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Allendale 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.