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Is Washington Township (Gloucester County), NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 7 Washington Township (Gloucester County) neighborhoods we score (average 89/100), 7 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

89

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Neighborhoods scored

7

7 comfortable to walk

Score mix

  • Go: 7
  • Go, stay aware: 0
  • Caution: 0
  • No-go after dark: 0

Top 7 safest neighborhoods in Washington Township (Gloucester County)

  1. 1Bells LakeWashington Township (Gloucester County)Bells Lake is a classic mid-century to modern South Jersey suburban neighborhood centered around a private community lake and recreation club. It…91Go
  2. 2HurffvilleWashington Township (Gloucester County)Hurffville is an established unincorporated community in Washington Township, Gloucester County, defined by single-family subdivisions, quiet…90Go
  3. 3Prossers MillsWashington Township (Gloucester County)Prossers Mills is a peaceful residential pocket in Washington Township (Gloucester County), New Jersey, defined by single-family homes, wooded lots…89Go
  4. 4Garden City (Washington Township)Washington Township (Gloucester County)Garden City is an established residential neighborhood in Washington Township, Gloucester County, situated near Turnersville and Sewell. The…89Go
  5. 5DilkesboroWashington Township (Gloucester County)Dilkesboro is a tranquil suburban and semi-rural neighborhood located in Gloucester County's Washington Township. The area is dominated by…89Go
  6. 6Green TreeWashington Township (Gloucester County)Green Tree is a quintessential South Jersey suburban enclave within Washington Township, characterized by well-manicured subdivisions, community…88Go
  7. 7CreesvilleWashington Township (Gloucester County)Creesville is an unincorporated residential section of Washington Township in Gloucester County, centered around leafy suburban streets and arterial…88Go

Best things to do in Washington Township (Gloucester County)

Getting around Washington Township (Gloucester County)

Transit

  • Public transit is very limited within Bells Lake; NJ Transit bus route 400 runs along nearby corridors connecting to Camden and Philadelphia, but having a personal vehicle is essential for daily navigation.
  • Public transit is limited to select NJ Transit bus routes, such as the 400 line serving regional corridors to Camden and Philadelphia. There is no direct passenger rail service, with the nearest PATCO Speedline stations located roughly 20 minutes away by car in Lindenwold or Ashland.
  • Public transit is operated by NJ Transit, with regional bus routes like the 400 and 403 running along major corridors such as Route 42 and Delsea Drive, but there is no direct rail or BRT service within walking distance.

Biking & trails

  • There are no public bike-share programs or dedicated cycle lanes in the immediate neighborhood, but low traffic speeds make cycling on residential side streets relatively comfortable.
  • There is no municipal bike-share program, and cycling is mostly restricted to low-traffic neighborhood roads due to a lack of dedicated bike lanes on major thoroughfares.

Parking

  • Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample private driveway space and unrestricted residential street parking throughout the neighborhood.
  • Parking is entirely free and plentiful across the area, with large surface lots at strip centers and ample residential driveway and curbside spaces.

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All Washington Township (Gloucester County) neighborhoods by safety score

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Washington Township (Gloucester County) safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Washington Township (Gloucester County)?

Bells Lake scores highest at 91/100, followed by Hurffville (90) and Prossers Mills (89).

Is Washington Township (Gloucester County) safe to walk at night?

In the 7 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.

Which Washington Township (Gloucester County) areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Washington Township (Gloucester County) 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.