Cities / New Jersey / Camden
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 5 Camden neighborhoods we score (average 51/100), 0 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 5 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?City average
51
Caution
Neighborhoods scored
5
0 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 0
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 4
- No-go after dark: 1
Top 5 safest neighborhoods in Camden
- 1Fairview (Camden)CamdenFairview, historically designed as Yorkship Village during World War I, is a planned garden suburb featuring cohesive brick English-cottage style…59Caution
- 2Morgan VillageCamdenMorgan Village is a residential neighborhood in southern Camden characterized by mid-century brick rowhomes, duplexes, and local schools. It offers a…51Caution
- 3Parkside (Camden)CamdenParkside is a historic residential neighborhood in central Camden characterized by early-20th-century brick rowhomes, community development…51Caution
- 4East CamdenCamdenEast Camden is a predominantly residential and commercial district characterized by a vibrant Hispanic and Latino community. Federal Street and…48Caution
- 5Cramer HillCamdenCramer Hill is a dense, working-class, predominantly Latino neighborhood located along the Delaware and Cooper Rivers in northeastern Camden. It…44No-go after dark
Best things to do in Camden
- Sample authentic regional Mexican cuisine and tacos along the Federal Street culinary corridor
- Visit Dudley Grange Park to utilize community athletic fields and recreational amenities
- Shop for specialty imported groceries and pastries at local Latin American panaderias and bodegas
- Explore shoreline walking paths and take in panoramic Philadelphia skyline views at Cramer Hill Waterfront Park
- Sample authentic street tacos and traditional Latin American pastries along River Avenue
- Visit Von Nieda Park for community sports fields and walking paths
- Explore nature trails and open lawns at nearby Farnham Park along Newton Creek
- Visit the historic Harleigh Cemetery, resting place of Walt Whitman, situated just east of the neighborhood
Getting around Camden
Transit
- NJ Transit bus routes 400 and 453 run along Mount Ephraim Avenue and through the neighborhood. The nearest rail option is the PATCO Speedline at Ferry Avenue Station, located approximately 1.5 miles north.
- NJ Transit operates local bus service via routes like the 453 and 400 along adjacent corridors, and the PATCO Ferry Avenue rail station is roughly 1 mile northeast.
- NJ Transit operates frequent bus routes (including lines 403, 404, and 451) along Haddon and Kaighn Avenues. The PATCO Speedline Ferry Avenue Station sits on the southern edge of Parkside, providing rapid rail connections to Philadelphia and Lindenwold.
Biking & trails
- Dedicated bike infrastructure is minimal within the neighborhood, though quiet residential streets are easy to cycle, with access to Newton Creek trails along the southern boundary.
- Dedicated bike lanes are scarce on interior streets, though the area provides rough access toward the Camden County trail system and Newton Creek pathways.
Parking
- Street parking is generally easy and free throughout the residential side streets, though spaces around Yorkship Square can fill up during daytime business hours.
- Street parking along residential curbs is unmetered and generally easy to find, with no commercial parking garages operating in the neighborhood.
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All Camden neighborhoods by safety score
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- Fairview (Camden)CamdenFairview, historically designed as Yorkship Village during World War I, is a planned garden suburb featuring cohesive brick English-cottage style…59Caution
- Morgan VillageCamdenMorgan Village is a residential neighborhood in southern Camden characterized by mid-century brick rowhomes, duplexes, and local schools. It offers a…51Caution
- Parkside (Camden)CamdenParkside is a historic residential neighborhood in central Camden characterized by early-20th-century brick rowhomes, community development…51Caution
- East CamdenCamdenEast Camden is a predominantly residential and commercial district characterized by a vibrant Hispanic and Latino community. Federal Street and…48Caution
- Cramer HillCamdenCramer Hill is a dense, working-class, predominantly Latino neighborhood located along the Delaware and Cooper Rivers in northeastern Camden. It…44No-go after dark
Camden safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Camden?
Fairview (Camden) scores highest at 59/100, followed by Morgan Village (51) and Parkside (Camden) (51).
Is Camden safe to walk at night?
In the 0 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 5 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Camden areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are Cramer Hill (44), East Camden (48), Parkside (Camden) (51). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Camden 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.