Cities / New Jersey / Deptford
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 7 Deptford neighborhoods we score (average 81/100), 7 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
81
Go
Neighborhoods scored
7
7 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 6
- Go, stay aware: 1
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 7 safest neighborhoods in Deptford
- 1New SharonDeptfordNew Sharon is an established suburban residential section of Deptford, New Jersey, characterized by single-family homes, modest tree-lined streets…83Go
- 2Oak Valley (Deptford)DeptfordOak Valley is a mature residential enclave located in Deptford Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. Developed primarily as a post-war planned…83Go
- 3Cooper VillageDeptfordCooper Village is an established, residential neighborhood in Deptford Township, characterized by single-family ranch homes, leafy streets, and close…82Go
- 4Westville GroveDeptfordWestville Grove is an established suburban community situated in northern Deptford Township near Big Timber Creek and major South Jersey highway…80Go
- 5Sunset Beach (Deptford)DeptfordSunset Beach is a secluded, older residential pocket in Deptford Township, nestled near Almonesson Lake and surrounding woodlands. The neighborhood…80Go
- 6Gardenville (Deptford)DeptfordGardenville is a leafy, residential enclave in Deptford Township, New Jersey, characterized by mid-century single-family homes and quiet neighborhood…80Go
- 7Woodbury GardensDeptfordWoodbury Gardens is a leafy, primarily residential community in Deptford Township situated right on the border of historic Woodbury. The area…79Go, stay aware
Best things to do in Deptford
- Enjoy walking paths, playgrounds, and community events at nearby Charles Fasola Park
- Explore the waterfront and kayaking access points along Big Timber Creek
- Shop and dine across the extensive retail and entertainment hub surrounding the Deptford Mall
- Enjoy athletic fields, open green space, and walking paths at nearby Fasola Park
- Browse regional shopping, entertainment, and dining at Deptford Mall just a short drive north
- Explore local history and nature walks at the nearby Timber Creek Park
- Relax or fish near the scenic shores of nearby Almonesson Lake
- Explore the walking paths and green space at Fasola Park nearby
Getting around Deptford
Transit
- Public transit is managed by NJ Transit, with bus routes 400 and 410 operating along surrounding arterials like Route 41 and Delsea Drive; the nearest PATCO high-speed rail line is about 15 minutes away by car in Lindenwold or Woodbury.
- NJ Transit operates bus routes (such as Route 410 and 412) along nearby corridors like Route 45 and Delsea Drive, but service within the neighborhood interior is minimal; regional rail requires driving to the PATCO Speedline in Woodbury or Lindenwold.
- Public transit is provided by NJ Transit bus routes along major corridors like Route 45 and Cooper Street (including Route 410 connecting to Philadelphia); there is no direct passenger rail station within walking distance.
Biking & trails
- There are no dedicated bike-share systems or designated bike lanes in the immediate neighborhood, though regional paths like the Gloucester County multi-use trails are accessible by car.
- There are no dedicated bike lanes or bike-share stations in Oak Valley, but local residential streets have low speed limits suitable for neighborhood cycling.
Parking
- Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with virtually all homes featuring private driveways and ample free street parking throughout residential blocks.
- Ample free street parking is available throughout the residential neighborhood, supplemented by private residential driveways.
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All Deptford neighborhoods by safety score
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- New SharonDeptfordNew Sharon is an established suburban residential section of Deptford, New Jersey, characterized by single-family homes, modest tree-lined streets…83Go
- Oak Valley (Deptford)DeptfordOak Valley is a mature residential enclave located in Deptford Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. Developed primarily as a post-war planned…83Go
- Cooper VillageDeptfordCooper Village is an established, residential neighborhood in Deptford Township, characterized by single-family ranch homes, leafy streets, and close…82Go
- Gardenville (Deptford)DeptfordGardenville is a leafy, residential enclave in Deptford Township, New Jersey, characterized by mid-century single-family homes and quiet neighborhood…80Go
- Sunset Beach (Deptford)DeptfordSunset Beach is a secluded, older residential pocket in Deptford Township, nestled near Almonesson Lake and surrounding woodlands. The neighborhood…80Go
- Westville GroveDeptfordWestville Grove is an established suburban community situated in northern Deptford Township near Big Timber Creek and major South Jersey highway…80Go
- Woodbury GardensDeptfordWoodbury Gardens is a leafy, primarily residential community in Deptford Township situated right on the border of historic Woodbury. The area…79Go, stay aware
Deptford safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Deptford?
New Sharon scores highest at 83/100, followed by Oak Valley (Deptford) (83) and Cooper Village (82).
Is Deptford safe to walk at night?
In the 6 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Deptford areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Deptford 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.