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Is Woolwich, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 5 Woolwich neighborhoods we score (average 92/100), 5 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

92

Go

Neighborhoods scored

5

5 comfortable to walk

Score mix

  • Go: 5
  • Go, stay aware: 0
  • Caution: 0
  • No-go after dark: 0

Top 5 safest neighborhoods in Woolwich

  1. 1Rulon RoadWoolwichRulon Road is a scenic, quiet countryside corridor characterized by expansive farmland, local orchards, and spacious single-family homes in…93Go
  2. 2Porches MillWoolwichPorches Mill is a peaceful suburban subdivision set against the rural-agricultural backdrop of Woolwich Township in South Jersey. The neighborhood…93Go
  3. 3Woolwich TownshipWoolwichLocated in Gloucester County near the Delaware River, Woolwich Township features sprawling master-planned subdivisions, active agricultural land, and…92Go
  4. 4Grand SpruteWoolwichGrand Sprute is a tranquil, well-kept suburban neighborhood of single-family homes situated in Woolwich Township, Gloucester County. Designed with…91Go
  5. 5Swedesboro (Woolwich)WoolwichSwedesboro is a small historic borough completely surrounded by the rapidly growing, affluent suburban township of Woolwich. The area features a…90Go

Best things to do in Woolwich

Getting around Woolwich

Transit

  • Public transit is virtually nonexistent along Rulon Road; NJ Transit bus route 401 serves nearby Woodbury and Philadelphia from central Swedesboro, but a private vehicle is necessary.
  • Public transit does not serve the neighborhood directly; NJ Transit bus route 401 is accessible in neighboring Swedesboro several miles away, and regional rail requires driving to PATCO or SEPTA stations.
  • Public transit options are minimal; NJ Transit operates limited commuter bus routes (such as Route 401) serving nearby corridors, and the nearest commuter rail stations are across the river in Delaware or in Center City Philadelphia.

Biking & trails

  • There are no bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes on Rulon Road, though experienced cyclists frequently use the paved rural roads for scenic long-distance rides.
  • There are no bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes in the area, though the low-traffic neighborhood streets are suitable for casual, daytime cycling.

Parking

  • Ample free private parking is available in home driveways and on-site farm lots; there are no metered zones or parking garages.
  • Parking is effortless with spacious private driveways and unrestricted, free residential street parking throughout the neighborhood.

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Woolwich safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Woolwich?

Rulon Road scores highest at 93/100, followed by Porches Mill (93) and Woolwich Township (92).

Is Woolwich safe to walk at night?

In the 5 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.

Which Woolwich areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Woolwich 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.