Is Lyndhurst, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Lyndhurst neighborhoods we score (average 87/100), 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 Lyndhurst

1LyndhurstLyndhurstLyndhurst is an established, residential North Jersey community situated along the Passaic River and the edge of the Meadowlands. It offers a blend…87Go
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Best things to do in Lyndhurst

Walk the scenic tidal boardwalks and explore nature exhibits at Richard W. DeKorte Park and Meadowlands Environment Center.
Enjoy the waterfront walking trails, sports facilities, and dog park at Riverside County Park.
Embark on a local food crawl tasting classic Italian pastries and deli fare along Ridge Road and Valley Brook Avenue.

Getting around Lyndhurst

Transit

NJ Transit operates two commuter rail stations in town (Lyndhurst and Kingsland) on the Main Line for direct travel to Secaucus Junction and Hoboken, supplemented by multiple NJ Transit bus routes including the 192 and 199.

Biking & trails

Lyndhurst lacks a public bike-share program and on-road bike lanes, though multi-use recreational paths are available nearby at Riverside County Park and DeKorte Park.

Parking

Street parking is generally easy to find along commercial and residential streets, though municipal commuter lots and overnight on-street parking require attention to local township permit rules.

All Lyndhurst neighborhoods by safety score

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LyndhurstLyndhurstLyndhurst is an established, residential North Jersey community situated along the Passaic River and the edge of the Meadowlands. It offers a blend…87Go
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Lyndhurst safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Lyndhurst?

Lyndhurst scores highest at 87/100.

Is Lyndhurst 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 Lyndhurst areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Lyndhurst 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.