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Is Davisville (Gloucester) safe?

Gloucester, New Jersey · safety score updated nightly

68out of 100

Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.

VibeLoco rates Davisville (Gloucester) as “Go, stay aware”.

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Gogo's take on Davisville (Gloucester)

“Go with care. Davisville is a modest, quiet working-class residential pocket in Gloucester City that is generally safe to navigate during daylight hours. While violent crime is far lower than in neighboring North Camden, visitors should practice standard urban awareness regarding vehicle security and avoid poorly lit side streets late at night.”

About the area

Davisville is a dense, traditional residential neighborhood in Gloucester City characterized by historic single-family homes and modest rowhouses near Little Newton Creek. It offers a generational community vibe with local corner taverns, neighborhood parks, and quick access to the Delaware River waterfront.

  • Working-Class
  • Historic / Dense
  • Quiet Residential
  • Riverfront Proximity

Walking and biking in Davisville (Gloucester)

Walk score: 62/100 · Bike score: 54/100

There are no bike-share docking stations in Gloucester City, but the flat terrain allows for straightforward cycling along local streets connecting toward riverfront parks.

Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice

Pros

  • Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to nearby Camden city center
  • Close-knit, multigenerational community with active local civic engagement
  • Solid housing stability and relatively low residential vacancy rates

Cons

  • Elevated rates of petty property theft and vehicle break-ins compared to outer Camden County suburbs
  • Limited tourist infrastructure and nighttime commercial vibrancy
  • Narrow street infrastructure with occasional lighting blind spots on residential corridors

Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in Davisville itself, with occasional panhandling limited to busy commercial junctions along Broadway and Route 130.

What Davisville (Gloucester) is like at each time of day

Morning · 5a – 11a
Calm and peaceful as residents commute to work and walk dogs along the neighborhood streets.
Afternoon · 11a – 5p
Moderately active with neighborhood traffic, school dismissals, and open local storefronts.
Evening · 5p – 10p
Quiet residential streets with localized patron activity around neighborhood taverns; safe with normal awareness.
Late night · 10p – 5a
Streets become desolate and lighting is uneven; visitors should avoid walking alone on side streets and secure parked cars.

Transit, parking and getting around

NJ Transit bus lines 402, 410, and 457 run along Broadway, providing direct connections to Camden's Walter Rand Transportation Center and Center City Philadelphia; there is no immediate passenger rail station in the neighborhood.

Street parking is free and unmetered across all residential streets, though curb space can become tight during weekday evening hours.

Things to do in Davisville (Gloucester)

  • Enjoy skyline views and river breezes at nearby Proprietors Park along the Delaware River
  • Dine on classic South Jersey pub fare and steaks at local community institutions
  • Launch a kayak or fish from the Gloucester City Marina public access points

Local favorites

  • Chubby's Steakhouse · Steakhouse · 4.4★ (1150)
    Historic, upscale steakhouse and lounge known for prime dry-aged steaks and classic cocktails.
  • King of Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (680)
    Long-standing neighborhood parlor serving traditional thin-crust pies, cheesesteaks, and hoagies.
  • Vitale's Italian Bistro · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (520)
    Cozy, casual neighborhood eatery serving classic Italian pasta dishes and baked specialties.

Neighborhoods near Davisville (Gloucester)

More: all Gloucester neighborhoods · safest neighborhoods in New Jersey

Common questions about Davisville (Gloucester)

Is Davisville (Gloucester) safe to walk at night?

Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.

Is Davisville (Gloucester) a good place to live?

On safety, Davisville (Gloucester) scores 68/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.

How walkable is Davisville (Gloucester)?

Walk score 62/100 and bike score 54/100. Some errands can be done on foot.

Which areas near Davisville (Gloucester) are safer?

Garden City (Washington Township) (89), Terrestria (84), Lakeland (Gloucester) (83) score higher nearby.

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