Is Mantua, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 3 Mantua neighborhoods we score (average 89/100), 3 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

3 comfortable to walk

Score mix

Go: 3
Go, stay aware: 0
Caution: 0
No-go after dark: 0

Top 3 safest neighborhoods in Mantua

1BarnsboroMantuaBarnsboro is a historic, semi-rural hamlet located in Mantua Township, Gloucester County. Known for its charming historic tavern, spacious…90Go
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2SewellMantuaSewell is a sprawling suburban and semi-rural postal area situated primarily within Mantua and Washington Townships in Gloucester County. It features…89Go
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3Centre CityMantuaCentre City is an established residential neighborhood in Mantua Township, Gloucester County, characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and…88Go
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Best things to do in Mantua

Dine and soak in local history at the Barnsboro Inn, which has operated since 1776.
Enjoy the walking trails, athletic fields, and open green space at nearby Chestnut Branch Park.
Sample fresh seasonal produce and baked goods at nearby local farm markets.
Explore interactive paleontology exhibits and dig for Cretaceous-era fossils at the Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil Park & Museum.
Hike nature trails, play disc golf, or watch local youth sports at Chestnut Branch Park.
Pick seasonal fruit, navigate corn mazes, and buy fresh cider donuts at Duffield's Farm Market.
Explore the nearby nature trails and athletic facilities at Chestnut Branch Park.
Visit the Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil Park of Rowan University located just minutes away in Mantua.

Getting around Mantua

Transit

Public transit is sparse; NJ Transit operates bus route 412 along nearby Route 45, but residents and visitors rely almost entirely on personal vehicles.
Public transit is very sparse, limited to occasional NJ Transit bus routes like the 408 and 412 connecting to Camden and Philadelphia. There is no passenger rail service within the township, making a private vehicle essential.
Public transit is managed by NJ Transit, with limited regional bus service (such as Route 412) operating along Woodbury-Glassboro Road (Route 45). There is no local rail station directly in Mantua, with PATCO and NJ Transit Rail hubs located roughly 15 to 20 minutes away by car.

Biking & trails

There are no bike-share kiosks or dedicated bike lanes in the immediate area, though low-speed residential side streets are generally safe for casual riding.
There are no public bike-share systems in the area; road cycling is challenging on narrow arterials lacking bike lanes, making park trail loops the safest biking option.

Parking

Parking is completely free and widely available via private residential driveways, church lots, and dedicated customer parking lots.
Parking is abundant and entirely free, with large paved lots at all commercial centers, parks, and schools, and unrestricted street parking across residential neighborhoods.

All Mantua neighborhoods by safety score

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Mantua safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Mantua?

Barnsboro scores highest at 90/100, followed by Sewell (89) and Centre City (88).

Is Mantua safe to walk at night?

In the 3 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.

Which Mantua areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Mantua 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.