Is Freehold, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Freehold neighborhoods we score (average 78/100), 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 Freehold

1FreeholdFreeholdFreehold serves as the county seat of Monmouth County, featuring a charming Victorian-era downtown full of restaurants, local shops, and rich…78Go, stay aware
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Best things to do in Freehold

Explore the historic exhibits and Springsteen memorabilia at the Monmouth County Historical Association Museum.
Dine al fresco along East Main Street and explore the boutique shops downtown.
Visit Lake Topanemus Park just north of town for scenic walking trails and freshwater fishing.

Getting around Freehold

Transit

NJ Transit operates direct commuter bus service to NYC Port Authority via routes 131, 135, and 139 from Freehold Center bus station; passenger rail access is available via NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line in nearby Aberdeen-Matawan (about 12 miles north).

Biking & trails

Dedicated bike lanes are limited along major thoroughfares, but residential side streets are quiet and the nearby Henry Hudson Trail southern terminus in Freehold provides an off-road paved multi-use route.

Parking

Ample parking is available via municipal surface lots and metered on-street spaces downtown, generally costing around $1 per hour with free parking after 4 PM and on weekends.

All Freehold neighborhoods by safety score

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FreeholdFreeholdFreehold serves as the county seat of Monmouth County, featuring a charming Victorian-era downtown full of restaurants, local shops, and rich…78Go, stay aware
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Freehold safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Freehold?

Freehold scores highest at 78/100.

Is Freehold 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 Freehold areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Freehold 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.