Cities / New Jersey / Garwood
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Garwood neighborhoods we score (average 90/100), 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
90
Go
Neighborhoods scored
1
1 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 1
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Garwood
Best things to do in Garwood
- Catch an intimate live concert and enjoy Cajun-style pub fare at Crossroads
- Grab classic soft-serve ice cream or a specialty sundae at Magic Fountain
- Browse local specialty shops and casual dining spots along South Avenue
Getting around Garwood
Transit
- NJ Transit operates the Garwood Station on the Raritan Valley Line, located right in the center of town, along with bus routes 59 and 113 offering service across Union County and into New York City.
Biking & trails
- While there is no local bike-share system, the borough's flat, grid-like residential streets are easy to bike, connecting directly to the Rahway River Parkway trail system in adjacent Cranford.
Parking
- Street parking is widely available and generally free on residential side streets, with dedicated commuter permit and metered lots situated near the train station.
Recent news
All Garwood neighborhoods by safety score
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Garwood safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Garwood?
Garwood scores highest at 90/100.
Is Garwood 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 Garwood areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Garwood 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.