Is Belleville, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Belleville neighborhoods we score (average 75/100), 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

Go, stay aware

Neighborhoods scored

1 comfortable to walk

Score mix

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

Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Belleville

1BellevilleBellevilleBelleville is a dense, diverse residential community nestled between Newark, Nutley, and the Passaic River. Known as the Cherry Blossom Capital of…75Go, stay aware
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Best things to do in Belleville

Stroll through the northern section of Branch Brook Park during the spring Cherry Blossom Festival
Visit the historic Dutch Reformed Church, dating back to the Revolutionary War era
Explore the casual bakeries, markets, and eateries along Washington Avenue

Getting around Belleville

Transit

NJ Transit bus routes (including the 13, 27, and 74) provide frequent service to Newark Penn Station and Manhattan. The Newark Light Rail terminates just over the border at Silver Lake and Grove Street stations, offering easy connection into downtown Newark.

Biking & trails

There is no municipal bike-share system, and dedicated on-street bike lanes are sparse, but Branch Brook Park offers paved, multi-use recreational paths.

Parking

Street parking is generally available on residential blocks, though subject to local alternate-side rules and resident permit restrictions at night; commercial corridors have metered street spots and small municipal lots.

All Belleville neighborhoods by safety score

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BellevilleBellevilleBelleville is a dense, diverse residential community nestled between Newark, Nutley, and the Passaic River. Known as the Cherry Blossom Capital of…75Go, stay aware
Full safety report Open on the map

Belleville safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Belleville?

Belleville scores highest at 75/100.

Is Belleville 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 Belleville areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Belleville 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.