Is Fanwood, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Fanwood neighborhoods we score (average 93/100), 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 Fanwood

1FanwoodFanwoodFanwood is a quintessential North Jersey suburban community centered around its historic Victorian-era train station and a revitalized downtown…93Go
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Best things to do in Fanwood

Stroll through the Fanwood Nature Center, an 8-acre woodland preserve featuring tranquil walking paths
Explore the historic Fanwood Train Station, the oldest continuously operating Victorian rail station in Union County
Relax or attend seasonal community events and farmers markets at La Grande Park

Getting around Fanwood

Transit

Fanwood is served by the NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line at the Fanwood Station in the center of town, offering train service to Newark Penn Station and transfers to New York Penn Station. Local bus service is available via NJ Transit route 113 to New York City and route 59 to Newark.

Biking & trails

There is no municipal bike-share system, but the borough's flat, low-speed residential streets provide easy and safe neighborhood cycling with links toward neighboring Scotch Plains and Westfield.

Parking

Street parking in downtown Fanwood and residential areas is generally free and accessible, though municipal commuter lots adjacent to the train station require permits or nominal daily fees on weekday mornings.

All Fanwood neighborhoods by safety score

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FanwoodFanwoodFanwood is a quintessential North Jersey suburban community centered around its historic Victorian-era train station and a revitalized downtown…93Go
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Fanwood safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Fanwood?

Fanwood scores highest at 93/100.

Is Fanwood 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 Fanwood areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Fanwood 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.