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Is Secaucus, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 3 Secaucus neighborhoods we score (average 87/100), 3 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

87

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Neighborhoods scored

3

3 comfortable to walk

Score mix

  • Go: 3
  • Go, stay aware: 0
  • Caution: 0
  • No-go after dark: 0

Top 3 safest neighborhoods in Secaucus

  1. 1Harmon CoveSecaucusHarmon Cove is a sprawling waterfront community of townhomes and high-rise towers in Secaucus, New Jersey, designed with private access, marina…89Go
  2. 2North End (Secaucus)SecaucusThe North End is a tranquil, well-kept residential neighborhood in Secaucus bordered by wetland preserves and the Hackensack River. It offers a…88Go
  3. 3North End Business DistrictSecaucusThe North End Business District centers along Paterson Plank Road and adjacent thoroughfares, serving as Secaucus's classic downtown and mixed…84Go

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Getting around Secaucus

Transit

  • NJ Transit operates the 124 and 129 bus routes connecting Harmon Cove directly to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan, and local shuttles run to Secaucus Junction rail hub located roughly two miles away.
  • NJ Transit operates several bus lines through the area (including routes 122, 129, and 190 direct to New York City's Port Authority Bus Terminal), while the major Secaucus Junction rail station is a 7-to-10 minute drive away.
  • Served by NJ Transit buses, including routes 122, 129, and 190 with direct connections to Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan. The Secaucus Junction rail hub is located roughly 2.5 miles south and is accessible via local bus or rideshare.

Biking & trails

  • There is no public bike-share program inside the community, but internal paved multi-use paths provide pleasant recreational cycling along the riverfront.
  • There is currently no municipal bike-share system in Secaucus, but flat neighborhood roads and the nearby Mill Creek Marsh multi-use trails offer pleasant recreational cycling.

Parking

  • Assigned private parking and garages are standard for residents, while guest parking is available within designated visitor lots via gate passes without metered street parking.
  • On-street parking is generally accessible and free across residential blocks, though some streets require town permit parking overnight, and short-term municipal parking is available along Paterson Plank Road.

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Secaucus safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Secaucus?

Harmon Cove scores highest at 89/100, followed by North End (Secaucus) (88) and North End Business District (84).

Is Secaucus safe to walk at night?

In the 3 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.

Which Secaucus areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Secaucus 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.