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Is New Brunswick, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 3 New Brunswick neighborhoods we score (average 73/100), 2 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 1 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.

What makes up this score?

City average

73

Go, stay aware

Neighborhoods scored

3

2 comfortable to walk

Score mix

  • Go: 1
  • Go, stay aware: 1
  • Caution: 1
  • No-go after dark: 0

Top 3 safest neighborhoods in New Brunswick

  1. 1Edgebrook (New Brunswick)New BrunswickEdgebrook is a tucked-away, predominantly residential neighborhood located in southern New Brunswick adjacent to Milltown and the Rutgers Cook…80Go
  2. 2Rutgers VillageNew BrunswickRutgers Village is a peaceful residential neighborhood located in southern New Brunswick near Rutgers University's Cook Campus and major highway…76Go, stay aware
  3. 3Raritan GardensNew BrunswickRaritan Gardens is a low-rise residential and garden apartment enclave in New Brunswick situated near major regional transit arteries and university…63Caution

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Getting around New Brunswick

Transit

  • NJ Transit bus route 811 provides limited service along nearby perimeter roads, while the New Brunswick NJ Transit/Amtrak rail station is about a 10-minute drive (2.5 miles) to the north.
  • NJ Transit operates local bus routes like the 814 along nearby Georges Road and Route 1. The New Brunswick NJ Transit and Amtrak rail station is approximately 2.5 miles north, accessible via a short bus ride or 10-minute drive.
  • NJ Transit operates local bus routes like the 810 and 818 along nearby commercial roads, while the New Brunswick Northeast Corridor rail station sits roughly two miles northwest.

Biking & trails

  • There are no municipal bike-share stations in Edgebrook, but neighborhood streets offer easy cycling connections to the trails and pathways at Rutgers Gardens and Cook Campus.
  • There is no dedicated bike-share service in the area, but cyclists have easy road access to the internal paved paths across the nearby Rutgers Cook Campus and Rutgers Gardens.

Parking

  • Street parking is plentiful, free, and unrestricted throughout the neighborhood's residential streets, and most homes feature private driveways.
  • Street parking is generally free and easy to find along residential streets, without parking meters, though drivers should check for occasional street-cleaning signs.

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New Brunswick safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in New Brunswick?

Edgebrook (New Brunswick) scores highest at 80/100, followed by Rutgers Village (76) and Raritan Gardens (63).

Is New Brunswick safe to walk at night?

In the 1 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 1 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.

Which New Brunswick areas should visitors be careful in?

Our lowest-scoring areas are Raritan Gardens (63), Rutgers Village (76), Edgebrook (New Brunswick) (80). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.

How does VibeLoco score New Brunswick 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.