Is Upper Freehold, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Upper Freehold neighborhoods we score (average 95/100), 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 Upper Freehold

1Upper FreeholdUpper FreeholdUpper Freehold is a scenic equestrian and agricultural community known for its rolling hills, historic estates, and vast trail systems. The township…95Go
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Best things to do in Upper Freehold

Explore the preserved 18th-century gristmill and historic buildings at Historic Walnford
Hike, mountain bike, or horseback ride through wooded trails at Clayton Park
Walk or cycle along the scenic gravel path of the Union Transportation Trail (UTT)

Getting around Upper Freehold

Transit

There is no local fixed-route bus service operated by NJ Transit within Upper Freehold. The nearest passenger rail access is the Northeast Corridor via Hamilton Station or Princeton Junction, located roughly 20 to 25 minutes away by car.

Biking & trails

There are no bike-share programs, but the 9-mile gravel Union Transportation Trail (UTT) passes directly through the township on a converted historic railroad bed, offering excellent off-road cycling.

Parking

Parking is completely free and widely available in designated surface lots at all parks, trailheads, and local businesses. Roadside parking on narrow county routes is generally unsafe and prohibited.

All Upper Freehold neighborhoods by safety score

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Upper FreeholdUpper FreeholdUpper Freehold is a scenic equestrian and agricultural community known for its rolling hills, historic estates, and vast trail systems. The township…95Go
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Upper Freehold safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Upper Freehold?

Upper Freehold scores highest at 95/100.

Is Upper Freehold 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 Upper Freehold areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Upper Freehold 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.