Is Westwood, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Westwood neighborhoods we score (average 92/100), 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 Westwood

1Westwood (NJ)WestwoodWestwood offers a classic small-town Americana vibe centered around a vibrant, historic downtown lined with independent boutiques, eateries, and a…92Go
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Best things to do in Westwood

Catch a movie or grab classic homemade chocolates at nearby Conrad's Confectionery.
Stroll and shop along Westwood Avenue through local boutiques, antique shops, and specialty stores.
Relax or attend seasonal community events at Veterans Memorial Park right across from the historic train station.

Getting around Westwood

Transit

NJ Transit operates rail service along the Pascack Valley Line directly from Westwood Station into Hoboken and Secaucus Junction, alongside bus route 165 offering express access to NYC's Port Authority.

Biking & trails

There is no dedicated municipal bike-share system, but residential side streets are generally low-stress for cycling, though dedicated bike lanes on main arterials are limited.

Parking

Municipal metered street parking and several public pay lots are available along Center Avenue and Fairview Avenue, generally charging modest hourly rates with free parking on Sundays.

All Westwood neighborhoods by safety score

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Westwood (NJ)WestwoodWestwood offers a classic small-town Americana vibe centered around a vibrant, historic downtown lined with independent boutiques, eateries, and a…92Go
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Westwood safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Westwood?

Westwood (NJ) scores highest at 92/100.

Is Westwood 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 Westwood areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Westwood 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.