Is Berlin (Berlin Township) safe?
Berlin Township, New Jersey · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Berlin (Berlin Township) as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Berlin (Berlin Township)
“Go. Berlin Township is a quiet, stable suburban community in South Jersey characterized by low violent crime and well-maintained residential areas. Visitors primarily come for shopping along Route 73 or local community dining, and basic situational awareness is all that is required.”
About the area
Berlin Township is a classic Camden County suburb featuring quiet residential cul-de-sacs, county parkland, and active retail strips along Route 73. It serves as a calm, family-oriented base located midway between Philadelphia and the Jersey Shore.
- Suburban Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Commercial Hub
Walking and biking in Berlin (Berlin Township)
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no municipal bike shares or on-street dedicated bike lanes along major highways, though neighborhood roads and Berlin Park pathways offer recreational riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both county and national averages
- High homeownership rate (over 75%) and median household income near $90,000 provide strong economic stability
- Abundant and convenient commercial retail, dining, and grocery amenities along Route 73
Cons
- Occasional property crimes and shoplifting incidents concentrated in commercial retail parking lots
- High car dependency with limited pedestrian crossings on busy multi-lane corridors
- Sparse sidewalk infrastructure along secondary township roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Berlin Township, and there are no active encampments or frequent street panhandling.
What Berlin (Berlin Township) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and peaceful, with regular school and commuter traffic moving safely through neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Bustling retail centers along Route 73 see steady patron traffic with no notable street safety concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential neighborhoods wind down early while local restaurants and diners remain comfortably busy.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Suburban streets are largely dark and dormant; safety risks remain very low, though driving requires attentiveness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is limited; NJ Transit bus route 406 serves regional corridors, and the nearest passenger rail is the NJ Transit Atlantic City Line at Atco Station, roughly a 10-minute drive away.
Parking is exceptionally easy and virtually always free in dedicated shopping plazas, dining lots, and along residential neighborhood streets.
Things to do in Berlin (Berlin Township)
- Stroll along the wooded walking trails and ponds at Berlin Park
- Spend a family day at Big Kahuna's Indoor and Outdoor Water Park on Route 73
- Play baseball, tennis, or let kids enjoy the playground at Luke William Memorial Park
Local favorites
- Filomena Cucina Rustica · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1820)Upscale casual dining room serving hearty classic Italian specialties, homemade pasta, and wine.
- Ollie Gators Pub · Bar & Grill · 4.3★ (1140)Lively neighborhood pub known for signature wings, craft beers, and sports screenings.
- Meadows Diner · Diner · 4.4★ (2150)Traditional New Jersey diner offering extensive breakfast menus, burgers, and comfort food classics.
Neighborhoods near Berlin (Berlin Township)
Common questions about Berlin (Berlin Township)
Is Berlin (Berlin Township) safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Berlin (Berlin Township) a good place to live?
On safety, Berlin (Berlin Township) scores 84/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Berlin (Berlin Township)?
Walk score 32/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Berlin (Berlin Township) are safer?
Sturbridge Lakes (93), Alluvium (93), Berlin Heights (90) score higher nearby.
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