Cities / New Jersey / West Caldwell
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 West Caldwell neighborhoods we score (average 93/100), 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
93
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 West Caldwell
Best things to do in West Caldwell
- Stroll and picnic around the scenic grounds and sports fields of Crane Park
- Browse local shopping plazas and dining options along the Bloomfield Avenue corridor
- Explore the walking paths and tranquil nature settings of Grover Cleveland Park nearby
Getting around West Caldwell
Transit
- NJ Transit operates bus route 29 along Bloomfield Avenue connecting to Newark Penn Station and Montclair, but there is no direct passenger rail station in town. The nearest commuter rail stations are Montclair Heights or Walnut Street on the Montclair-Boonton Line, about a 10-15 minute drive away.
Biking & trails
- There are no public bike-share systems or dedicated protected bike lanes, though residential side streets have low traffic and are suitable for casual biking.
Parking
- Parking is abundant and free in strip malls, business plazas, and town parks. Residential streets generally have ample curbside parking, though overnight on-street parking restrictions apply in municipal zones.
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All West Caldwell neighborhoods by safety score
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West Caldwell safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in West Caldwell?
West Caldwell scores highest at 93/100.
Is West Caldwell 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 West Caldwell areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score West Caldwell 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.