Is Caldwell, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Caldwell 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 Caldwell

1CaldwellCaldwellKnown as the birthplace of President Grover Cleveland, Caldwell offers a quintessential small-town atmosphere anchored by Caldwell University and…90Go
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Best things to do in Caldwell

Tour the Grover Cleveland Birthplace State Historic Site
Stroll through Grover Cleveland Park for scenic walking trails and a pond
Browse local boutiques and dine at independently owned restaurants along Bloomfield Avenue

Getting around Caldwell

Transit

NJ Transit bus routes 29 and 71 run directly along Bloomfield Avenue toward Newark and surrounding towns. The nearest commuter rail access is NJ Transit's Montclair-Boonton Line, located roughly 10 minutes away by car in neighboring Montclair.

Biking & trails

Caldwell has no bike-share program and lacks dedicated bike lanes on major thoroughfares. Cyclists generally use quiet residential streets or the recreational paths within Grover Cleveland Park.

Parking

Metered street parking and several municipal lots are available just off Bloomfield Avenue for roughly $1.00 to $1.50 per hour. Residential side streets offer free daytime parking, though overnight parking regulations apply.

All Caldwell neighborhoods by safety score

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CaldwellCaldwellKnown as the birthplace of President Grover Cleveland, Caldwell offers a quintessential small-town atmosphere anchored by Caldwell University and…90Go
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Caldwell safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Caldwell?

Caldwell scores highest at 90/100.

Is Caldwell 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 Caldwell areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Caldwell 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.