Is Rutherford, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Rutherford neighborhoods we score (average 90/100), 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

Neighborhoods scored

1 comfortable to walk

Score mix

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

Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Rutherford

1RutherfordRutherfordKnown as the 'Borough of Trees,' Rutherford is a picturesque suburban community featuring historic Victorian architecture and a walkable downtown. It…90Go
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Best things to do in Rutherford

Stroll and dine along the vibrant, tree-lined Park Avenue commercial district.
Catch a movie, concert, or arts event at the historic Williams Center.
Relax, play tennis, or enjoy open green space at Lincoln Park.

Getting around Rutherford

Transit

NJ Transit operates Rutherford Station right in downtown, offering Bergen County Line train connections to Hoboken Terminal and Secaucus Junction. NJ Transit bus route 190 also runs directly down Orient Way to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan.

Biking & trails

There is currently no municipal bike-share system, but residential streets are low-speed and bike-friendly despite a lack of dedicated protected bike lanes.

Parking

Metered street parking and several municipal lots are available near Park Avenue and the train plaza using pay stations or mobile parking apps. Overnight parking on residential side streets is restricted by local permit regulations.

All Rutherford neighborhoods by safety score

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RutherfordRutherfordKnown as the 'Borough of Trees,' Rutherford is a picturesque suburban community featuring historic Victorian architecture and a walkable downtown. It…90Go
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Rutherford safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Rutherford?

Rutherford scores highest at 90/100.

Is Rutherford 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 Rutherford areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Rutherford 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.