Cities / New Jersey / North Plainfield
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 North Plainfield neighborhoods we score (average 76/100), 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
76
Go, stay aware
Neighborhoods scored
1
1 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 0
- Go, stay aware: 1
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 1 safest neighborhoods in North Plainfield
Best things to do in North Plainfield
- Explore the walking paths, sports fields, and quiet green spaces at Vermeule Park
- Browse cultural artifacts and local history exhibits at the historic Vermeule Community Center
- Sample authentic Central and South American specialties along the Somerset Street dining corridor
Getting around North Plainfield
Transit
- NJ Transit bus routes (such as the 113 and 114 to New York City and local lines 819 and 65) serve the borough directly, while the Plainfield NJ Transit rail station on the Raritan Valley Line is just across the borough border within a 10 to 20 minute walk from the southern neighborhoods.
Biking & trails
- There is no municipal bike-share system, and dedicated bike lanes are scarce on main avenues, but residential side streets offer quiet local riding with easy access toward the Watchung Reservation trail network.
Parking
- Residential street parking is generally free and accessible, though subject to overnight parking permit rules, while commercial shopping plazas along Route 22 provide ample free surface lots.
Recent news
All North Plainfield neighborhoods by safety score
North Plainfield safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in North Plainfield?
North Plainfield scores highest at 76/100.
Is North Plainfield safe to walk at night?
In the 0 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which North Plainfield areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score North Plainfield 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.