Is Bergenfield, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Bergenfield neighborhoods we score (average 90/100), 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 Bergenfield

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Best things to do in Bergenfield

Explore the global culinary offerings and bakeries along Washington Avenue.
Take a stroll or play sports at Cooper's Pond Park, a peaceful neighborhood green space.
Visit nearby historic sites and parks along the Hackensack River greenway.

Getting around Bergenfield

Transit

NJ Transit operates several bus routes through Bergenfield (including the 166, 167, and 177) offering direct service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan, while the nearest NJ Transit rail station is in neighboring River Edge about 2 miles away.

Biking & trails

There is no local bikeshare program, and while residential streets are quiet and cyclable, dedicated bike lanes are scarce along major thoroughfares.

Parking

Residential street parking is readily available, though overnight street parking restrictions may require municipal permits; Washington Avenue offers metered street spots and small public municipal lots.

All Bergenfield neighborhoods by safety score

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Bergenfield safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Bergenfield?

Bergenfield scores highest at 90/100.

Is Bergenfield 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 Bergenfield areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Bergenfield 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.