Is Chews safe?
Gloucester, New Jersey · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Chews as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Chews
“Go. Chews (Chews Landing) in Gloucester Township is a quiet, settled suburban community with low violent crime rates and stable residential neighborhoods. Visitors have little reason to worry about personal safety, provided standard precautions are taken along commercial corridors.”
About the area
Chews is an established unincorporated suburban community situated within Gloucester Township in Camden County, centered around Chews Landing Road and the Black Horse Pike corridor. It features mid-century single-family homes, modest strip plazas, and local parks catering to everyday suburban family life.
- Suburban / Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Chews
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, and cycling is mostly limited to low-speed residential side streets due to narrow shoulders and lack of dedicated bike lanes on major arterials.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rate typical of established Camden County residential suburbs
- High homeownership rate and stable middle-income economic base
- Quiet residential streets with minimal foot traffic or disturbance
- Quick vehicle access to major South Jersey commuter routes including Route 42 and the Atlantic City Expressway
Cons
- Car-dependent infrastructure with limited continuous sidewalks outside residential subdivisions
- Occasional vehicle break-ins and retail theft concentrated near Black Horse Pike commercial strips
- Sparse evening street lighting along secondary and township roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Chews, with almost no encampments or panhandling reported in the neighborhood.
What Chews is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe as residents commute and walk dogs through neighborhood cul-de-sacs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm atmosphere with school and retail traffic picking up along Chews Landing Road.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential setting with dining activity focused along commercial plazas on Route 168.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low activity with virtually empty neighborhood streets, remaining safe though dimly lit.
Transit, parking and getting around
NJ Transit bus routes (including the 400 and 403) serve the Black Horse Pike corridor, connecting to the PATCO Speedline station in Lindenwold roughly 6 miles away.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, with private driveways in residential zones and ample complimentary surface lots at all commercial centers.
Things to do in Chews
- Visit the historic St. John's Episcopal Church and grounds dating back to the Revolutionary War era
- Walk the community paths and enjoy open recreational fields at nearby Gloucester Township Community Park
- Explore local dining spots along the historic Black Horse Pike commercial corridor
Local favorites
- Skeeters Pub · American Restaurant & Pub · 4.3★ (840)A long-standing neighborhood tavern known for wings, burgers, and a casual family atmosphere.
- Lamp Post Diner · Classic Diner · 4.4★ (2150)Spacious community diner offering expansive all-day breakfast menus and homemade bakery treats.
- Passariello's Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (1780)Popular quick-service Italian eatery serving specialty pizzas, pasta dishes, and sandwiches.
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Common questions about Chews
Is Chews safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Chews a good place to live?
On safety, Chews scores 81/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Chews?
Walk score 38/100 and bike score 42/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Chews are safer?
Barrington (85), Magnolia (NJ) (82) score higher nearby.
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