Cities / New Jersey / Oakland
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Oakland neighborhoods we score (average 94/100), 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
94
Go
Neighborhoods scored
1
1 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 1
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Oakland
Best things to do in Oakland
- Hike and explore nature trails along the Ramapo Mountain State Forest network
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, fishing, and sports fields at Great Oak Park
- Dine at classic northern New Jersey eateries and family-owned restaurants along Ramapo Valley Road
Getting around Oakland
Transit
- NJ Transit operates commuter bus service (Route 148) to Port Authority Bus Terminal, but there is no direct passenger rail station in Oakland; commuters typically drive to nearby stations in Ramsey or Waldwick on the Main/Bergen County Line.
Biking & trails
- There is no bike-share program; while road and mountain cyclists use nearby scenic routes and trails in Ramapo Mountain State Forest, on-street bike lanes in town are virtually absent.
Parking
- Parking is free and widely available across large retail plaza lots, municipal parks, and residential roads, with no parking meters or garages needed.
Recent news
All Oakland neighborhoods by safety score
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Oakland safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Oakland?
Oakland (NJ) scores highest at 94/100.
Is Oakland 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 Oakland areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Oakland 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.