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Is Sayreville, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 11 Sayreville neighborhoods we score (average 85/100), 11 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

85

Go

Neighborhoods scored

11

11 comfortable to walk

Score mix

  • Go: 11
  • Go, stay aware: 0
  • Caution: 0
  • No-go after dark: 0

Top 10 safest neighborhoods in Sayreville

  1. 1La MerSayrevilleLa Mer is a master-planned residential development nestled along Ernston Road and near Route 9 in Sayreville, Middlesex County. Characterized by…86Go
  2. 2Townelake at SayrevilleSayrevilleTownelake at Sayreville is a planned townhouse and condominium community situated in central Middlesex County. It is defined by quiet courts…86Go
  3. 3Morgan (Sayreville)SayrevilleMorgan is a residential coastal neighborhood situated along Raritan Bay and Cheesequake Creek in Sayreville Borough. It features a mix of modest…86Go
  4. 4Sayre WoodsSayrevilleSayre Woods is an established residential enclave in Sayreville, New Jersey, characterized by mid-century single-family homes, mature trees, and…85Go
  5. 5ParlinSayrevilleParlin is an established suburban enclave straddling the borders of Sayreville and Old Bridge Township. It features quiet residential streets…85Go
  6. 6Winding RiverSayrevilleWinding River is a residential townhouse and subdivision enclave located in Sayreville, New Jersey, set near tributary wetlands and the South River…84Go
  7. 7Runyon (Sayreville)SayrevilleRunyon is an established residential enclave in Sayreville characterized by quiet single-family homes, modest wooded parcels, and proximity to…84Go
  8. 8ErnstonSayrevilleErnston is an established suburban neighborhood in Sayreville characterized by tree-lined residential streets, modest mid-century subdivisions, and…84Go
  9. 9Phoenix (Sayreville)SayrevillePhoenix is a modest, historic residential section of Sayreville characterized by single-family homes, quiet local streets, and proximity to the…84Go
  10. 10CrossmansSayrevilleCrossmans is an established suburban pocket in northern Sayreville characterized by modest single-family homes and quiet residential streets. It…83Go

Use more caution: 10 lowest-scoring areas

  1. 1Sayreville JunctionSayreville83Go
  2. 2CrossmansSayreville83Go
  3. 3Phoenix (Sayreville)Sayreville84Go
  4. 4ErnstonSayreville84Go
  5. 5Runyon (Sayreville)Sayreville84Go
  6. 6Winding RiverSayreville84Go
  7. 7ParlinSayreville85Go
  8. 8Sayre WoodsSayreville85Go
  9. 9Morgan (Sayreville)Sayreville86Go
  10. 10Townelake at SayrevilleSayreville86Go

Best things to do in Sayreville

Getting around Sayreville

Transit

  • NJ Transit bus routes 131 and 139 run along nearby Route 9 providing direct commuter service into New York City, and the South Amboy NJ Transit rail station on the North Jersey Coast Line is approximately 3 miles away.
  • NJ Transit operates local bus service including Route 815 along nearby corridors, but the nearest rail service is the North Jersey Coast Line at South Amboy Station, located roughly four miles away and requiring a short drive or rideshare.
  • NJ Transit bus routes 815 and 817 operate along Route 35 and local connectors. The nearest commuter rail access is the South Amboy Station on the North Jersey Coast Line, located roughly 1.5 miles north.

Biking & trails

  • There are no municipal bike-share stations or dedicated on-street bike lanes; cycling is generally limited to low-speed residential loop roads or the trail networks at Cheesequake State Park.
  • There is no bike-share program in the area; riding is pleasant within the complex roads, but surrounding thoroughfares lack dedicated bike infrastructure.

Parking

  • Parking is straightforward, with townhomes featuring attached garages, private driveways, and designated open guest parking lots within the community at no cost.
  • Surface lot parking is ample and free throughout the development, with assigned resident spots and clearly marked visitor spaces.

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All Sayreville neighborhoods by safety score

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Sayreville safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Sayreville?

La Mer scores highest at 86/100, followed by Townelake at Sayreville (86) and Morgan (Sayreville) (86).

Is Sayreville safe to walk at night?

In the 11 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.

Which Sayreville areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Sayreville 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.