Cities / New Jersey / Kearny
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Kearny neighborhoods we score (average 79/100), 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
79
Go, stay aware
Neighborhoods scored
1
1 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 0
- Go, stay aware: 1
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Kearny
Best things to do in Kearny
- Sample authentic Scottish pies and traditional fish and chips along Kearny Avenue
- Tour the historic Victorian and Queen Anne-style homes surrounding Argyle Place
- Relax or exercise at nearby Arlington Park and along the Belgrove Drive riverfront green spaces
Getting around Kearny
Transit
- NJ Transit operates multiple bus lines through the area, notably the 30, 40, and 76 routes connecting to Newark Broad Street Station, Newark Penn Station, and the Harrison PATH Station roughly 2 miles to the south.
Biking & trails
- There is currently no dedicated bike-share system in Arlington, and dedicated bike lanes are limited, though low-speed residential streets provide reasonable cycling access.
Parking
- Street parking is available but competitive on dense residential blocks; Kearny Avenue features metered street parking and small municipal lots with modest hourly fees.
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All Kearny neighborhoods by safety score
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Kearny safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Kearny?
Arlington (Kearny) scores highest at 79/100.
Is Kearny 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 Kearny areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Kearny 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.