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Is Freehold Township, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 11 Freehold Township 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 Freehold Township

  1. 1Monmouth Heights at FreeholdFreehold TownshipMonmouth Heights is a classic late-1960s master-planned suburban community of single-family homes located in Freehold Township. It offers tree-lined…91Go
  2. 2Timber Ridge (Freehold Township)Freehold TownshipTimber Ridge is an established suburban condominium and townhome enclave set amid mature trees in Freehold Township. It offers quick access to major…91Go
  3. 3Whittier Oaks SouthFreehold TownshipWhittier Oaks South is an established, tree-lined single-family residential development in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It features quiet…91Go
  4. 4Sleepy Hollow (Freehold Township)Freehold TownshipSleepy Hollow is an established, picturesque suburban neighborhood located in Freehold Township, New Jersey. It features spacious single-family…91Go
  5. 5SiloamFreehold TownshipLocated in the southwestern quadrant of Freehold Township, Siloam is a quiet, low-density community known for rolling landscapes, equestrian…91Go
  6. 6West FreeholdFreehold TownshipWest Freehold is an affluent, sprawling census-designated place within Freehold Township characterized by quiet residential subdivisions, strip…90Go
  7. 7Raintree (Freehold Township)Freehold TownshipRaintree is a private, multi-section planned community featuring townhomes, condominiums, and single-family residences built around a golf course in…90Go
  8. 8Crowne PointeFreehold TownshipCrowne Pointe is a manicured townhouse and residential development nestled in Freehold Township, Monmouth County. The neighborhood features…90Go
  9. 9Briar HillFreehold TownshipBriar Hill is a classic Central New Jersey suburban community composed of well-kept single-family homes and quiet residential streets. It offers a…90Go
  10. 10Burlington HeightsFreehold TownshipBurlington Heights is an established single-family residential neighborhood nestled in Monmouth County's Freehold Township. Characterized by spacious…89Go

Use more caution: 10 lowest-scoring areas

  1. 1Stonehurst EastFreehold Township86Go
  2. 2Burlington HeightsFreehold Township89Go
  3. 3Briar HillFreehold Township90Go
  4. 4Crowne PointeFreehold Township90Go
  5. 5Raintree (Freehold Township)Freehold Township90Go
  6. 6West FreeholdFreehold Township90Go
  7. 7SiloamFreehold Township91Go
  8. 8Sleepy Hollow (Freehold Township)Freehold Township91Go
  9. 9Whittier Oaks SouthFreehold Township91Go
  10. 10Timber Ridge (Freehold Township)Freehold Township91Go

Best things to do in Freehold Township

Getting around Freehold Township

Transit

  • Public transit within the neighborhood is limited; NJ Transit commuter buses (Routes 139 and 67) operate along the nearby Route 9 corridor into Manhattan and Newark. The closest NJ Transit rail stations are Aberdeen-Matawan or Princeton Junction, both a 20-30 minute drive away.
  • NJ Transit bus routes (notably the 139 and 67 lines running along nearby Route 9) provide direct commuter service to NYC Port Authority and Newark. There is no direct rail station within walking distance; the closest commuter rail is the North Jersey Coast Line in Aberdeen-Matawan, roughly a 20-minute drive.
  • Public transit directly inside the subdivision is limited, but NJ Transit operates regional bus routes (such as Route 139 to NYC) along nearby Route 9 corridors. Commuter rail access is not within walking distance, requiring a 20-minute drive to stations like Aberdeen-Matawan.

Biking & trails

  • There are no dedicated bike lanes within the subdivision, but wide residential streets provide safe cycling; connection to the Henry Hudson Trail requires a short drive north.
  • There are no public bike-share programs in the immediate vicinity. Biking is suitable along neighborhood side streets and internal loops, while the nearby Henry Hudson Trail provides dedicated multi-use riding just a short drive away.

Parking

  • Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample multi-car driveways and unrestricted on-street parking throughout the neighborhood.
  • Assigned and driveway parking is standard for residents, with designated open visitor spaces throughout the development. Free street and lot parking is widely available across surrounding retail plazas.

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All Freehold Township neighborhoods by safety score

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Freehold Township safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Freehold Township?

Monmouth Heights at Freehold scores highest at 91/100, followed by Timber Ridge (Freehold Township) (91) and Whittier Oaks South (91).

Is Freehold Township 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 Freehold Township areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Freehold Township 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.