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Is Perth Amboy, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 4 Perth Amboy neighborhoods we score (average 63/100), 2 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 2 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

63

Caution

Neighborhoods scored

4

2 comfortable to walk

Score mix

  • Go: 0
  • Go, stay aware: 2
  • Caution: 2
  • No-go after dark: 0

Top 4 safest neighborhoods in Perth Amboy

  1. 1Harbor TerracePerth AmboyHarbor Terrace is a coastal residential enclave situated along Raritan Bay and the Arthur Kill in Perth Amboy. The neighborhood features a mix of…70Go, stay aware
  2. 2BarberPerth AmboyBarber is an older, historically industrial and residential neighborhood situated in northern Perth Amboy near the Arthur Kill. The area features a…66Go, stay aware
  3. 3MaurerPerth AmboyMaurer occupies the northern section of Perth Amboy, defined by a mix of dense residential blocks, light industrial facilities, and logistics centers…64Caution
  4. 4William Dunlap HomesPerth AmboyWilliam Dunlap Homes is a municipal public housing development situated within Perth Amboy, bordered by residential streets and light industrial…52Caution

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Getting around Perth Amboy

Transit

  • NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line serves the Perth Amboy Station located roughly 0.8 miles northwest (a 15-to-18-minute walk), while local NJ Transit buses including routes 813 and 815 run through nearby thoroughfares.
  • NJ Transit bus routes 116 and 815 run along State Street and nearby corridors, while the Perth Amboy NJ Transit rail station on the North Jersey Coast Line is roughly 1.5 miles south.
  • NJ Transit operates local bus route 815 and commuter route 116 along State Street and Convery Boulevard. The nearest rail link is the Perth Amboy NJ Transit Station on the North Jersey Coast Line, located about 1.5 miles south.

Biking & trails

  • There is no municipal bike-share system, but the paved waterfront esplanade provides flat, casual riding opportunities despite a lack of protected inland bike lanes.
  • There is no local bike-share program and limited dedicated cycling infrastructure, though local streets carry moderate speeds.

Parking

  • On-street parking is available along Front and Water Streets, along with public lots near the marina; parking can become tight on summer weekends, though spaces are generally accessible during weekdays.
  • Street parking is mostly free and unmetered, but spaces can be tightly packed and hard to find during evening hours along narrow residential streets.

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Perth Amboy safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Perth Amboy?

Harbor Terrace scores highest at 70/100, followed by Barber (66) and Maurer (64).

Is Perth Amboy safe to walk at night?

In the 0 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 2 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.

Which Perth Amboy areas should visitors be careful in?

Our lowest-scoring areas are William Dunlap Homes (52), Maurer (64), Barber (66). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.

How does VibeLoco score Perth Amboy 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.