Cities / New Jersey / Washington
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Washington neighborhoods we score (average 84/100), 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
84
Go
Neighborhoods scored
1
1 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 1
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Washington
Best things to do in Washington
- Explore Victorian and Colonial Revival architecture across the Washington Borough Historic District
- Browse local shops, bakeries, and antique storefronts along Washington Avenue
- Enjoy outdoor walking trails and sports facilities at nearby Meadow Breeze Park
Getting around Washington
Transit
- Public transit is limited to local Warren County Transportation shuttles and regional NJ Transit bus service (Route 890 connecting to Phillipsburg/Easton), with no local passenger rail service.
Biking & trails
- There is no public bike-share system or dedicated bike lane network, though low-speed residential side streets and nearby county trails provide recreational riding.
Parking
- Parking is readily accessible with ample metered and free street spaces along Washington Avenue, supplemented by several free municipal surface lots off Broad Street.
Recent news
All Washington neighborhoods by safety score
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Washington safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Washington?
Washington (NJ) scores highest at 84/100.
Is Washington 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 Washington areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Washington 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.