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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 6 Lawrence neighborhoods we score (average 86/100), 6 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
86
Go
Neighborhoods scored
6
6 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 6
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 6 safest neighborhoods in Lawrence
- 1Rosedale (Lawrence)LawrenceRosedale is an upscale, verdant neighborhood characterized by large single-family homes, preserved farmland, and lush open parks along the…91Go
- 2Sturwood HamletLawrenceSturwood Hamlet is an established single-family residential subdivision situated in Mercer County's Lawrence Township. The neighborhood features…90Go
- 3Harneys CornerLawrenceHarneys Corner is a peaceful suburban community in Mercer County, positioned strategically between Trenton and Princeton. The area is characterized…86Go
- 4LawrencevilleLawrenceSituated between Princeton and Trenton, Lawrenceville is a picturesque village anchored by the prestigious Lawrenceville School and historic Main…86Go
- 5Clarksville (Lawrence)LawrenceClarksville is an established suburban enclave and commercial hub located along the Route 1 and Clarksville Road corridor in Lawrence Township, New…85Go
- 6BakersvilleLawrenceBakersville is a suburban enclave situated along the historic Route 1 corridor in Lawrence Township, Mercer County. The area features modest…80Go
Best things to do in Lawrence
- Walk, run, or cycle along the scenic Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail nearby
- Stroll around the tranquil waters and walking paths of adjacent Colonial Lake Park
- Sample regional comfort food and ice cream at longstanding roadside diners and eateries
- Walk or jog along nearby segments of the scenic Lawrence Hopewell Trail.
- Visit the historic 18th-century Brearley House and adjacent nature trails.
- Explore shopping and casual dining options located along Princeton Pike and Route 1.
- Bike, run, or hike along the nearby Lawrence Hopewell Trail and Mercer Meadows parklands
- Take a short drive to Main Street in historic Lawrenceville to explore local boutiques and dining
Getting around Lawrence
Transit
- Public transit is virtually nonexistent in this immediate pocket; NJ Transit bus route 606 operates along Route 206 several miles east, and the Princeton Junction rail station is a 15-minute drive away.
- NJ Transit operates bus routes (such as Route 606) along nearby arterial roads like Route 206, but no routes directly enter the subdivision. Commuter rail access is available via NJ Transit and Amtrak at the Princeton Junction and Hamilton stations, both roughly a 12-to-15-minute drive away.
- NJ Transit bus route 606 operates along Princeton Pike, providing service between Trenton Transit Center and Princeton; however, rail access requires a 10-to-15 minute drive to Princeton Junction or Trenton.
Biking & trails
- The area provides direct access to the off-road Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) and Mercer Meadows path system, but there are no municipal bike-share stations available.
- There is no municipal bike-share system in the area, but cyclists have straightforward access to the regional Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) and the expansive multi-use pathways at Mercer Meadows.
Parking
- Parking is abundant and free in private driveways and designated trail parking lots at Mercer Meadows; street parking is unrestricted but often limited by narrow road shoulders.
- Parking is effortless throughout the neighborhood with ample private driveways and unrestricted, free on-street parking. There are no metered zones or structured parking facilities.
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All Lawrence neighborhoods by safety score
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- Rosedale (Lawrence)LawrenceRosedale is an upscale, verdant neighborhood characterized by large single-family homes, preserved farmland, and lush open parks along the…91Go
- Sturwood HamletLawrenceSturwood Hamlet is an established single-family residential subdivision situated in Mercer County's Lawrence Township. The neighborhood features…90Go
- Harneys CornerLawrenceHarneys Corner is a peaceful suburban community in Mercer County, positioned strategically between Trenton and Princeton. The area is characterized…86Go
- LawrencevilleLawrenceSituated between Princeton and Trenton, Lawrenceville is a picturesque village anchored by the prestigious Lawrenceville School and historic Main…86Go
- Clarksville (Lawrence)LawrenceClarksville is an established suburban enclave and commercial hub located along the Route 1 and Clarksville Road corridor in Lawrence Township, New…85Go
- BakersvilleLawrenceBakersville is a suburban enclave situated along the historic Route 1 corridor in Lawrence Township, Mercer County. The area features modest…80Go
Lawrence safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Lawrence?
Rosedale (Lawrence) scores highest at 91/100, followed by Sturwood Hamlet (90) and Harneys Corner (86).
Is Lawrence safe to walk at night?
In the 6 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Lawrence areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Lawrence 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.