Is Allwood safe?
Clifton, New Jersey · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Allwood as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Allwood
“Go. Allwood is a quiet, prosperous residential section of Clifton with very low violent crime and stable suburban surroundings. Visitors traveling here for dining or transit will find the area welcoming and secure at all hours.”
About the area
Allwood is an established suburban neighborhood in southern Clifton centered around tree-lined residential blocks and active retail corridors along Allwood Road and Route 3. It serves as a major commuter hub for Northern New Jersey with strong community amenities, solid middle-to-upper-middle-class housing, and classic local eateries.
- Suburban / Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Commuter Hub
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Allwood
Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 44/100
There are no public bike-share hubs in Allwood, and cycling is mostly limited to neighborhood side streets due to lack of dedicated bike lanes on major thoroughfares.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low and well below state and national averages
- High homeownership rate and stable median household incomes exceeding $95,000
- Well-maintained single-family housing stock with low vacancy rates
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property theft and vehicle break-ins near commercial corridors and commuter lots
- High vehicular traffic volumes and pedestrian hazards along Route 3 and Allwood Road
- Largely car-dependent neighborhood layout outside of main commercial strips
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in residential Allwood, though occasional individuals may be briefly encountered near major highway intersections or large shopping plazas along Route 3.
What Allwood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Streets are lively with school buses and commuters heading to park-and-ride facilities in an exceptionally safe setting.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Residential lanes are peaceful and retail plazas are active with shoppers, presenting no general safety concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Commercial strips and neighborhood restaurants remain well-lit and comfortable for visitors walking to and from their cars.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Residential blocks are very quiet and dark; typical precautions against car break-ins apply, but violent crime is rare.
Transit, parking and getting around
NJ Transit operates high-frequency express buses to Manhattan's Port Authority from the Allwood Park & Ride (including routes 192 and 199), while the Clifton train station on the Main Line is approximately a five-minute drive away.
Street parking on residential roads is free and generally straightforward, while shopping centers and commuter facilities offer extensive surface lot parking.
Things to do in Allwood
- Dine at classic North Jersey eateries and craft gastropubs along Allwood Road
- Take a quiet walk through neighborhood green spaces like Richardson Oval
- Catch an express commuter bus into Manhattan from the central Allwood Park and Ride
Local favorites
- The Barrow House · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (2350)A multi-room rustic tavern serving craft cocktails, seasonal American fare, and wood-fired pizzas.
- Matthew's Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (890)Longstanding local staple offering hearty portions of traditional Italian pastas, seafood, and veal dishes.
- Allwood Bakery · Bakery · 4.6★ (290)Neighborhood spot known for fresh breads, custom cakes, and traditional Italian and European pastries.
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Common questions about Allwood
Is Allwood safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Allwood a good place to live?
On safety, Allwood scores 86/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Allwood?
Walk score 58/100 and bike score 44/100. Some errands can be done on foot.
Which areas near Allwood are safer?
Montclair Heights (91), Avondale (Nutley) (87) score higher nearby.
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