Is Clark, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Clark 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 Clark

1ClarkClarkClark is a classic northern New Jersey suburb situated directly off the Garden State Parkway. It features tidy single-family residential…90Go
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Best things to do in Clark

Explore the walking trails, lake views, and recreational facilities along the Clark Reservoir and Rahway River Parkway
Shop and dine at the modern outdoor shopping center at Clark Commons
Play a round of nine holes or hit the driving range at Hyatt Hills Golf Complex

Getting around Clark

Transit

NJ Transit operates limited local bus service (such as Route 112 to New York and local connection 59), but Clark lacks its own passenger rail stop. Commuters typically drive 5-10 minutes to neighboring NJ Transit rail stations in Rahway, Cranford, or Westfield.

Biking & trails

There is no bike-share program in town, and major roads lack dedicated bike lanes. Recreational cycling is primarily restricted to quiet subdivision side streets and adjacent Union County park paths.

Parking

Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free, with expansive surface parking lots at all commercial centers and ample street parking on residential roads.

All Clark neighborhoods by safety score

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ClarkClarkClark is a classic northern New Jersey suburb situated directly off the Garden State Parkway. It features tidy single-family residential…90Go
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Clark safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Clark?

Clark scores highest at 90/100.

Is Clark 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 Clark areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Clark 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.