Is Audubon Park (NJ) safe?
Audubon Park, New Jersey · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Audubon Park (NJ) as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Audubon Park (NJ)
“Go. Audubon Park is a quiet, tight-knit residential borough in Camden County that poses very little safety concern to visitors. While it is almost entirely residential with no commercial attractions inside its borders, the small community benefits from minimal violent crime and very light vehicle traffic.”
About the area
Audubon Park is a distinctive, tiny planned community originally built during World War II as cooperative housing for local shipyard workers. Tucked into curving lanes and central courtyards, the borough consists of uniform two-story townhomes managed by a mutual housing corporation.
- Quiet Residential
- Historic Housing
- Tight-Knit
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Audubon Park (NJ)
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
There is no local bike-share program, but the flat, low-speed neighborhood streets offer an easy ride to the multi-use trails at nearby Newton Lake Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent crime rate with little through-traffic entering the neighborhood
- Self-contained loop layout provides strong natural community surveillance
- Stable occupancy managed by a long-standing mutual housing cooperative
- Close proximity to larger suburban dining and park amenities in Audubon and Oaklyn
Cons
- Virtually no restaurants, shops, or visitor amenities within borough borders
- Modest median household income with aging mid-century housing infrastructure
- Proximity to busier commercial corridors along Black Horse Pike that see occasional petty crime
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Audubon Park's residential loop, though occasional individuals may be seen along the Black Horse Pike commercial corridor nearby.
What Audubon Park (NJ) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm as residents walk dogs through the central courts and head out for work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and quiet with low vehicle traffic and occasional residents out in the courtyards.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Tranquil neighborhood setting that feels secure for an evening walk, though interior walkways have modest lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet with almost no street activity, generally remaining safe due to the secluded street grid.
Transit, parking and getting around
NJ Transit operates bus route 400 along the adjacent Black Horse Pike corridor, providing connections to Camden and Center City Philadelphia. The nearest rail transit is the PATCO Speedline at Collingswood or Westmont stations, located roughly two miles north.
Free residential parking is available in designated courtyard lots and along narrow borough roads, with no parking meters or garages.
Things to do in Audubon Park (NJ)
- Walk the quiet circular lanes to observe the historic World War II-era planned defense housing architecture
- Relax in the communal courtyard lawns and neighborhood green spaces
- Explore the nearby walking paths and waterside recreation at Newton Lake Park just across the border
Local favorites
- The Kove Restaurant & Lounge · American Restaurant · 4.2★ (510)Longtime local spot just on the borough perimeter offering classic American fare, drinks, and event catering.
- Angelo's Pizzeria · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (360)Neighborhood staple nearby in Audubon serving hearty specialty pizzas, cheesesteaks, and hoagies.
- Bobbikins Italian Deli · Deli · 4.7★ (220)Popular nearby deli known for generously portioned traditional Italian specialty sandwiches and cutlets.
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Common questions about Audubon Park (NJ)
Is Audubon Park (NJ) safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Audubon Park (NJ) a good place to live?
On safety, Audubon Park (NJ) scores 76/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Audubon Park (NJ)?
Walk score 48/100 and bike score 52/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Audubon Park (NJ) are safer?
Audubon (NJ) (88), West Collingswood (86), Oaklyn (83) score higher nearby.
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