Is Bloomfield, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Bloomfield neighborhoods we score (average 87/100), 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 Bloomfield

1Brookdale (Bloomfield)BloomfieldBrookdale constitutes the upscale, northernmost portion of Bloomfield, characterized by tree-lined streets, manicured single-family homes, and access…87Go
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Best things to do in Bloomfield

Stroll, jog, or enjoy the formal rose garden in Essex County's Brookdale Park
Visit the historic Holsten's Brookdale Confectionery for homemade ice cream in a classic retro diner booth
Browse local shops and bakeries situated along Broad Street

Getting around Bloomfield

Transit

NJ Transit operates bus routes including the 72 and 709 along Broad Street, connecting to Newark and nearby rail hubs. The nearest commuter rail access is NJ Transit's Montclair Heights or Upper Montclair stations, located about 1 to 1.5 miles west.

Biking & trails

There is no municipal bike-share system in Bloomfield, but Brookdale Park offers paved internal multi-use paths well suited for recreational cycling.

Parking

Street parking is generally easy and free throughout residential zones, though time limits and overnight parking restrictions may apply. Commercial plazas along Broad Street provide dedicated customer lots.

All Bloomfield neighborhoods by safety score

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Brookdale (Bloomfield)BloomfieldBrookdale constitutes the upscale, northernmost portion of Bloomfield, characterized by tree-lined streets, manicured single-family homes, and access…87Go
Full safety report Open on the map

Bloomfield safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Bloomfield?

Brookdale (Bloomfield) scores highest at 87/100.

Is Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Bloomfield 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.