VibeLoco

Cities / New Jersey / East Brunswick

Is East Brunswick, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 11 East Brunswick neighborhoods we score (average 90/100), 11 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

90

Go

Neighborhoods scored

11

11 comfortable to walk

Score mix

  • Go: 11
  • Go, stay aware: 0
  • Caution: 0
  • No-go after dark: 0

Top 10 safest neighborhoods in East Brunswick

  1. 1Colonial OaksEast BrunswickColonial Oaks is an established suburban enclave in East Brunswick characterized by well-manicured single-family homes, mature trees, and peaceful…91Go
  2. 2Washington Heights (East Brunswick)East BrunswickWashington Heights is a peaceful residential enclave nestled in East Brunswick Township characterized by single-family homes, manicured lawns, and…91Go
  3. 3Dunhams CornersEast BrunswickDunhams Corners is a quintessential Central Jersey residential enclave characterized by well-manicured single-family homes, leafy residential…91Go
  4. 4Newton HeightsEast BrunswickNewton Heights is a peaceful neighborhood of well-maintained single-family homes, mature trees, and quiet cul-de-sacs. Located just off East…91Go
  5. 5Pine Ridge (East Brunswick)East BrunswickPine Ridge is a tranquil, tree-lined residential enclave located in East Brunswick, characterized by well-manicured single-family homes and quiet…91Go
  6. 6Dunhams CornerEast BrunswickDunhams Corner is a quintessential suburban neighborhood in Middlesex County characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and community parks…90Go
  7. 7Country LaneEast BrunswickCountry Lane is a classic, leafy suburban residential development nestled in East Brunswick Township. Composed primarily of single-family homes, neat…90Go
  8. 8Farrington Lake HeightsEast BrunswickFarrington Lake Heights is a scenic residential enclave in East Brunswick, positioned along the eastern shores of Farrington Lake. It offers tranquil…90Go
  9. 9Greentree (East Brunswick)East BrunswickGreentree is an established residential neighborhood in East Brunswick featuring mid-century to modern single-family homes and quiet cul-de-sacs…90Go
  10. 10GillilandtownEast BrunswickGillilandtown is a tranquil, residential corner of East Brunswick, New Jersey, characterized by spacious single-family properties and proximity to…89Go

Use more caution: 10 lowest-scoring areas

  1. 1Old BridgeEast Brunswick89Go
  2. 2GillilandtownEast Brunswick89Go
  3. 3Greentree (East Brunswick)East Brunswick90Go
  4. 4Farrington Lake HeightsEast Brunswick90Go
  5. 5Country LaneEast Brunswick90Go
  6. 6Dunhams CornerEast Brunswick90Go
  7. 7Pine Ridge (East Brunswick)East Brunswick91Go
  8. 8Newton HeightsEast Brunswick91Go
  9. 9Dunhams CornersEast Brunswick91Go
  10. 10Washington Heights (East Brunswick)East Brunswick91Go

Best things to do in East Brunswick

Getting around East Brunswick

Transit

  • Public transit is managed by NJ Transit, with express commuter bus routes (such as Route 138 to New York Port Authority) accessible from nearby Route 18 and the East Brunswick Transportation Center; the nearest rail hub is New Brunswick Station on the Northeast Corridor, about 15 minutes away by car.
  • NJ Transit operates local bus lines such as the 811 and 818 along nearby arterials, while the nearest commuter rail hub is the New Brunswick NJ Transit station located roughly six miles to the northwest.
  • Public transit is very limited in the immediate residential streets; NJ Transit operates bus route 811 along major corridors like Route 18, and commuter rail is accessible via the New Brunswick or Jersey Avenue Northeast Corridor stations approximately 15-20 minutes away by car.

Biking & trails

  • There are no public bike-share stations in the immediate vicinity, but quiet residential streets provide low-stress cycling, connecting informally toward the Farrington Lake trails.
  • There are no local bike-share stations, but quiet residential streets provide safe conditions for casual neighborhood biking.

Parking

  • Parking is abundant and free throughout the neighborhood, primarily accommodated via private driveways and unrestricted curbside street parking with no meters.
  • Free and ample on-street parking is readily available throughout the neighborhood, and virtually all residences feature private driveways.

Recent news

Top 10 safest neighborhoods in East BrunswickOpen the East Brunswick map

All East Brunswick neighborhoods by safety score

Showing 11 of 11

East Brunswick safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in East Brunswick?

Colonial Oaks scores highest at 91/100, followed by Washington Heights (East Brunswick) (91) and Dunhams Corners (91).

Is East Brunswick safe to walk at night?

In the 11 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.

Which East Brunswick areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score East Brunswick 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.