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Is Briar Hill safe?

Freehold Township, New Jersey · safety score updated nightly

90out of 100

Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.

VibeLoco rates Briar Hill as “Go”.

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Gogo's take on Briar Hill

“Go. Briar Hill is an exceptionally safe, affluent, and quiet suburban residential enclave in Freehold Township. Visitors will find manicured streets and minimal safety risks, though you will need a car to reach dining and entertainment.”

About the area

Briar Hill is a classic Central New Jersey suburban community composed of well-kept single-family homes and quiet residential streets. It offers a tranquil, family-oriented environment within easy driving distance of Freehold Raceway Mall and downtown Freehold Borough.

  • Quiet Suburbia
  • Family-Friendly
  • Car-Dependent
  • Spacious & Green

Walking and biking in Briar Hill

Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 32/100

There are no dedicated bike lanes or municipal bike-share stations inside Briar Hill, though quiet neighborhood streets are suitable for recreational riding, connecting outward toward the Henry Hudson Trail network a short drive away.

Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice

Pros

  • Extremely low violent and property crime rates compared to national benchmarks
  • High median household income exceeding $130,000 and near-zero poverty rates
  • High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes with well-maintained properties
  • Quick vehicular access to regional retail corridors and Monmouth County parks

Cons

  • Heavily car-dependent with minimal within-neighborhood commercial amenities
  • Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglary or package theft typical of suburban communities
  • Limited public transit access without traveling to Freehold Borough or regional park-and-rides

Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Briar Hill and surrounding Freehold Township residential tracts.

What Briar Hill is like at each time of day

Morning · 5a – 11a
Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and kids catching school buses.
Afternoon · 11a – 5p
Very quiet and secure with minimal street traffic and routine deliveries.
Evening · 5p – 10p
Calm residential atmosphere with families returning home and well-lit driveways.
Late night · 10p – 5a
Extremely dark and tranquil with virtually no foot traffic and virtually no safety concerns.

Transit, parking and getting around

Public transit is very limited within the subdivision; NJ Transit bus routes (such as the 139 and 836) are accessible along Route 9 and at the Freehold Center terminal about 10 minutes away by car.

Parking is completely effortless with ample private driveways and unrestricted, free residential street parking throughout the neighborhood.

Things to do in Briar Hill

  • Take a peaceful stroll or jog through the low-traffic residential loops and cul-de-sacs
  • Visit the nearby Michael J. Tighe Park for soccer fields, playgrounds, and splash pads
  • Explore the historic Battlefield State Park located just a short drive away in Manalapan

Local favorites

  • Tre Pizza Pasta Beer Garden · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1650)
    Rustic, trendy spot serving wood-fired pizzas, craft beer, and pasta nearby on Route 9.
  • The Loaded Spoon · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (890)
    Vibrant nearby dining venue known for creative cocktails, modern entrees, and weekend brunch.
  • Jersey Freeze · Ice Cream & Grill · 4.6★ (3200)
    Historic Freehold institution serving classic soft-serve ice cream, burgers, and shakes since 1952.

Neighborhoods near Briar Hill

More: all Freehold Township neighborhoods · safest neighborhoods in New Jersey

Common questions about Briar Hill

Is Briar Hill safe to walk at night?

Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.

Is Briar Hill a good place to live?

On safety, Briar Hill scores 90/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.

How walkable is Briar Hill?

Walk score 18/100 and bike score 32/100. Most trips need a car.

Which areas near Briar Hill are safer?

Timber Ridge (Freehold Township) (91), Sleepy Hollow (Freehold Township) (91) score higher nearby.

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