Cities / New Jersey / Bayonne
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 2 Bayonne neighborhoods we score (average 75/100), 2 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
75
Go, stay aware
Neighborhoods scored
2
2 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 0
- Go, stay aware: 2
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 2 safest neighborhoods in Bayonne
- 1Bergen PointBayonneOccupying the southern tip of the Bayonne peninsula, Bergen Point features a mix of historic Victorian homes, multi-family residences, and a quiet…78Go, stay aware
- 2Port JohnsonBayonnePort Johnson occupies the southeastern waterfront of Bayonne along the Kill Van Kull, defined by active maritime dry docks, logistics hubs, and…72Go, stay aware
Best things to do in Bayonne
- View passing cargo ships and tugs navigating the Kill Van Kull channel
- Explore local industrial maritime history along the waterfront perimeter
- Visit nearby Collins Park for recreational waterfront walking and sports facilities
- Stroll through Dennis P. Collins Park for sweeping views of the Kill Van Kull and the Bayonne Bridge
- Walk the lower Broadway historic shopping district to visit independent bakeries and boutiques
- Take the pedestrian walkway across the elevated Bayonne Bridge for panoramic views of Staten Island and Newark Bay
Getting around Bayonne
Transit
- Served by NJ Transit, including the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) terminus at 8th Street Station within easy walking distance, as well as NJ Transit bus routes 81 and 120 connecting into Jersey City and Manhattan.
- NJ Transit operates the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) with the nearest stop at 8th Street Station roughly a 15-to-20-minute walk away, while NJ Transit bus routes 81 and 120 serve nearby Broadway.
Biking & trails
- Bayonne lacks a docked bike-share system, but Collins Park and the Bayonne Bridge pedestrian/bike path provide good off-street recreational riding.
- Dedicated bike infrastructure is virtually nonexistent in the industrial corridor, though nearby Broadway and local residential side streets provide connections toward Collins Park.
Parking
- Street parking is primarily regulated via municipal resident permits and meters on Broadway; visitors may struggle to find spaces on narrow side streets during evening hours.
- Street parking is available along perimeter streets and near industrial sites, with minimal metered zones and no major parking garages required.
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All Bayonne neighborhoods by safety score
- Bergen PointBayonneOccupying the southern tip of the Bayonne peninsula, Bergen Point features a mix of historic Victorian homes, multi-family residences, and a quiet…78Go, stay aware
- Port JohnsonBayonnePort Johnson occupies the southeastern waterfront of Bayonne along the Kill Van Kull, defined by active maritime dry docks, logistics hubs, and…72Go, stay aware
Bayonne safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Bayonne?
Bergen Point scores highest at 78/100, followed by Port Johnson (72).
Is Bayonne safe to walk at night?
In the 0 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Bayonne areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Bayonne 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.