Is Plainfield, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Plainfield neighborhoods we score (average 72/100), 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

Go, stay aware

Neighborhoods scored

1 comfortable to walk

Score mix

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

Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Plainfield

1NetherwoodPlainfieldNetherwood is a scenic, historic residential neighborhood on the eastern edge of Plainfield, defined by expansive turn-of-the-century homes, leafy…72Go, stay aware
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Best things to do in Plainfield

Take a self-guided architectural walking tour through the Netherwood Heights Historic District
Enjoy outdoor recreation and tennis courts at nearby Cedar Brook Park
Explore local dining spots along the South Avenue corridor near the rail depot

Getting around Plainfield

Transit

NJ Transit operates rail service on the Raritan Valley Line directly from the historic Netherwood Station, alongside local NJ Transit bus routes including the 113 and 819 along nearby main avenues.

Biking & trails

There is no public bike-share program in the neighborhood; biking is best on low-traffic residential streets or within Cedar Brook Park's internal paved paths.

Parking

Street parking on residential roads is abundant and mostly free, while the Netherwood Station offers permit and daily commuter parking lots.

All Plainfield neighborhoods by safety score

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NetherwoodPlainfieldNetherwood is a scenic, historic residential neighborhood on the eastern edge of Plainfield, defined by expansive turn-of-the-century homes, leafy…72Go, stay aware
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Plainfield safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Plainfield?

Netherwood scores highest at 72/100.

Is 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 Plainfield areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score 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.