Is Harrison, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Harrison neighborhoods we score (average 81/100), 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 Harrison

1Harrison (Harrison 2)HarrisonSituated just across the Passaic River from Newark, Harrison has transitioned from an industrial riverfront into a thriving transit-oriented…81Go
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Best things to do in Harrison

Catch a Major League Soccer match or international friendly at Red Bull Arena.
Sample authentic Portuguese barbecue and seafood along Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard.
Stroll along the revitalized Passaic River Waterfront Walkway overlooking the Newark skyline.

Getting around Harrison

Transit

The modernized Harrison PATH Station provides 24/7 direct rail service to Manhattan and Newark Penn Station. NJ Transit bus routes including the 30 and 40 also connect Harrison directly to Kearny, Jersey City, and Newark.

Biking & trails

The town features localized sections of the Passaic River Waterfront Walkway for cycling, though regional dedicated bike lanes remain limited along major thoroughfares.

Parking

Street parking is tightly restricted with residential permit enforcement, but several municipal garages and private parking decks near the PATH station offer hourly parking and special event rates ranging from $10 to $30.

All Harrison neighborhoods by safety score

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Harrison (Harrison 2)HarrisonSituated just across the Passaic River from Newark, Harrison has transitioned from an industrial riverfront into a thriving transit-oriented…81Go
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Harrison safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Harrison?

Harrison (Harrison 2) scores highest at 81/100.

Is Harrison 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 Harrison areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Harrison 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.