Is East Newark, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 East Newark neighborhoods we score (average 74/100), 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

Go, stay aware

Neighborhoods scored

1 comfortable to walk

Score mix

Go: 0
Go, stay aware: 1
Caution: 0
No-go after dark: 0

Top 1 safest neighborhoods in East Newark

1East NewarkEast NewarkOccupying barely a tenth of a square mile along the Passaic River in Hudson County, East Newark is a dense, predominantly immigrant community known…74Go, stay aware
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Best things to do in East Newark

Sample authentic Peruvian and Ecuadorian specialties along North 3rd Street and Central Avenue
Walk along the Passaic River frontage toward the revitalized Harrison waterfront walkway
Visit East Newark Recreation Center for local community events and pick-up soccer

Getting around East Newark

Transit

NJ Transit bus routes 30 and 40 run through and alongside East Newark, connecting directly to Newark Penn Station and Jersey City. The nearest rail transit is the Harrison PATH Station, located roughly a 10 to 15 minute walk south.

Biking & trails

While dedicated bike lanes are minimal on narrow local streets, cyclists can easily connect to multi-use paths along the Harrison Waterfront Walkway and broader Hudson County connectors.

Parking

Street parking is notoriously tight and largely subject to municipal residential permit restrictions; paid public parking is scarce within the borough, though public garages are available near the Harrison PATH station.

All East Newark neighborhoods by safety score

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East NewarkEast NewarkOccupying barely a tenth of a square mile along the Passaic River in Hudson County, East Newark is a dense, predominantly immigrant community known…74Go, stay aware
Full safety report Open on the map

East Newark safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in East Newark?

East Newark scores highest at 74/100.

Is East Newark safe to walk at night?

In the 0 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.

Which East Newark areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score East Newark 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.