Is Avandale safe?
Winslow, New Jersey · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Avandale as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Avandale
“Go. Avandale is a quiet, low-density suburban and residential section of Winslow Township that poses very few safety concerns for typical visitors. Violent crime is rare, though visitors should lock their vehicles to prevent opportunistic thefts.”
About the area
Avandale is a peaceful suburban pocket in Winslow Township, Camden County, situated near the Atlantic City Expressway corridor. The area consists primarily of single-family housing developments, local strip centers, and wooded South Jersey landscapes.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Wooded Setting
Walking and biking in Avandale
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no bike-share system and dedicated bike lanes are virtually nonexistent, requiring cyclists to share shoulders with fast-moving suburban traffic.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rate of violent crime compared to Camden County averages
- Solid homeownership rates with well-kept residential properties
- Easy highway access via Route 42 and the Atlantic City Expressway
Cons
- Car break-ins and property crimes occasionally reported around parking lots
- Heavy car dependency with sparse pedestrian infrastructure
- Dimly lit residential and rural-fringe roads after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Avandale, with no encampments or active street panhandling in the area.
What Avandale is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe as residents commute and walk pets through suburban streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet residential rhythms with moderate local traffic along main connecting roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and generally very safe, though side streets become quiet and dark quickly.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; safe overall, but unlit stretches require standard situational awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
NJ Transit bus service operates in the vicinity, notably with regional express routes (such as the 551 to Atlantic City and Philadelphia) stopping at the nearby Avandale Park & Ride.
Parking is completely hassle-free with ample private driveways, free retail surface lots, and a large public commuter lot at the Park & Ride.
Things to do in Avandale
- Explore the nearby nature trails and recreation fields at New Brooklyn Park
- Catch an express bus or park-and-ride to Philadelphia or Atlantic City
- Sample local South Jersey pizzerias and diners along nearby Route 73 and Sicklerville Road
Local favorites
- Nino's Pizza & Italian Restaurant · Pizza / Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (310)Longtime local spot serving traditional New York-style pizza, cheesesteaks, and classic Italian dinners.
- Geets Diner & Bar · Diner / American Restaurant · 4.2★ (1650)Historic South Jersey diner offering hearty breakfasts, comfort food classics, and an adjoining lounge.
- Bagel Guys Bakery · Bakery / Breakfast Cafe · 4.6★ (420)Neighborhood bakery known for freshly kettle-boiled bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and specialty spreads.
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Common questions about Avandale
Is Avandale safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Avandale a good place to live?
On safety, Avandale scores 78/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Avandale?
Walk score 18/100 and bike score 28/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Avandale are safer?
Cross Keys (Monroe) (85), Bishop Wood (82), Andrews (Winslow) (81) score higher nearby.
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