Is Riverside, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Riverside neighborhoods we score (average 73/100), 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 Riverside

1Riverside (NJ)RiversideLocated along the Rancocas Creek and Delaware River in Burlington County, Riverside features a tight-knit grid of older homes and a historic downtown…73Go, stay aware
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Best things to do in Riverside

Sample fresh Brazilian pastries, pão de queijo, and espresso at Padaria Brasil Bakery.
Take the scenic NJ Transit River LINE along the river corridor towards Camden or Trenton.
Visit nearby Amico Island Park in Delran for nature trails, fishing, and Delaware River views.

Getting around Riverside

Transit

Riverside Station is located directly in town on the NJ Transit River LINE light rail, connecting passengers south to Camden/Philadelphia and north to Trenton. NJ Transit bus route 419 also runs through town along Pavilion and Scott Streets.

Biking & trails

No dedicated bike-share system exists in town; cyclists share local roadways, with paved connections nearby leading towards the Delaware River Heritage Trail network.

Parking

Street parking throughout downtown and residential streets is generally free and accessible, alongside a designated commuter lot at the River LINE station.

All Riverside neighborhoods by safety score

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Riverside (NJ)RiversideLocated along the Rancocas Creek and Delaware River in Burlington County, Riverside features a tight-knit grid of older homes and a historic downtown…73Go, stay aware
Full safety report Open on the map

Riverside safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Riverside?

Riverside (NJ) scores highest at 73/100.

Is Riverside 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 Riverside areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Riverside 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.