Is Morristown, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Morristown neighborhoods we score (average 84/100), 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 Morristown

1MorristownMorristownKnown as the military capital of the American Revolution, Morristown blends deep historical heritage with a modern, walkable downtown centered on the…84Go
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Best things to do in Morristown

Tour Morristown National Historical Park and the Revolutionary War-era Ford Mansion.
Catch a concert or theatrical performance at the Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC).
Relax, people-watch, and explore the boutique shops and cafes surrounding the historic Morristown Green.

Getting around Morristown

Transit

NJ Transit operates the Morris & Essex Lines directly out of Morristown Station (a short walk east of the Green) providing direct Midtown Direct service into New York Penn Station, complemented by local bus routes like the 871 and 874.

Biking & trails

While dedicated downtown bike lanes are scarce, cyclists have direct access to Patriots' Path, an extensive multi-use trail network connecting parks and historical sites across Morris County.

Parking

Metered street parking is available via mobile parking apps, and several multi-level municipal garages (such as DeHart Street and Ann/Bank Street) provide convenient parking for roughly $1 to $2 per hour.

All Morristown neighborhoods by safety score

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MorristownMorristownKnown as the military capital of the American Revolution, Morristown blends deep historical heritage with a modern, walkable downtown centered on the…84Go
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Morristown safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Morristown?

Morristown scores highest at 84/100.

Is Morristown 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 Morristown areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Morristown 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.