Is Scotch Plains, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains

1Goodmans CrossingScotch PlainsGoodmans Crossing is an established residential neighborhood in southern Scotch Plains near the Clark and Edison borders. It features manicured…90Go
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Best things to do in Scotch Plains

Play a round of golf or practice at the Ash Brook Golf Course driving range.
Hike and birdwatch along the nature trails of Ash Brook Reservation.
Visit nearby Jerseyland Park for community athletic fields and playgrounds.

Getting around Scotch Plains

Transit

Public transit is limited within the neighborhood; NJ Transit bus route 113 runs along nearby corridors offering express service to New York Port Authority. The nearest commuter rail options are the NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line stations in Fanwood or Netherwood, roughly a 7 to 10-minute drive away.

Biking & trails

There is no local bike-share program, and while neighborhood side streets are safe for casual riding, larger connecting arterials like Raritan Road lack dedicated bike lanes.

Parking

Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with wide residential streets accommodating free curb parking alongside private single-family driveways.

All Scotch Plains neighborhoods by safety score

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Goodmans CrossingScotch PlainsGoodmans Crossing is an established residential neighborhood in southern Scotch Plains near the Clark and Edison borders. It features manicured…90Go
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Scotch Plains safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Scotch Plains?

Goodmans Crossing scores highest at 90/100.

Is Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Scotch Plains 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.