Is Delran safe?
Delran, New Jersey · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Delran as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Delran
“Go. Delran is a safe, quiet, and family-oriented suburb in Burlington County along the Delaware River with very low violent crime rates. While it lacks dense walkable entertainment districts, visitors coming for local parks, dining, or river recreation will find an exceptionally secure environment.”
About the area
Delran is a tranquil South Jersey township situated between the Delaware River and Rancocas Creek, characterized by leafy residential subdivisions, strip plazas along Route 130, and waterfront green spaces. It functions primarily as a bedroom community with an affluent, stable resident base and minimal tourist foot traffic.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Riverfront Access
Walking and biking in Delran
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 36/100
There are no municipal bike-share programs, and cycling is mostly limited to neighborhood residential streets as major thoroughfares lack dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are well below state and national averages.
- Strong economic stability with median household incomes exceeding $100,000 and poverty below 5%.
- High rate of residential homeownership contributing to well-maintained neighborhoods and parks.
Cons
- Commercial corridors along US Route 130 experience occasional property crime and vehicle incidents.
- Highly car-dependent layout with virtually no walkable downtown core.
- Limited street lighting along some rural-suburban side roads at night.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Delran, with no established encampments or regular panhandling in the township.
What Delran is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe with residents commuting, walking dogs, and school bus activity across residential developments.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-centered with active neighborhood parks and routine shopping traffic along Route 130.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential atmosphere with safe neighborhood strolls and casual local dining activity.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and extremely quiet streets with negligible safety concerns beyond dark road stretches.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by NJ Transit bus routes (notably the 409 and 419 connecting Trenton, Camden, and Philadelphia) running primarily along Route 130, while the nearest River LINE light rail station is located a short drive away in neighboring Riverside.
Parking is exceptionally easy, with plentiful free suburban surface lots at shopping centers and unrestricted residential street parking throughout the township.
Things to do in Delran
- Explore the walking paths and athletic fields at Delran Community Park.
- Enjoy waterfront views and seasonal boating access along the Delaware River and Rancocas Creek.
- Catch youth or adult soccer matches at the renowned Peter Vermes Soccer Complex.
Local favorites
- Throwback Ballpark · Sports Bar & Grill · 4.3★ (320)A popular neighborhood sports pub known for wings, cold beer, and casual pub fare.
- Lamberti's Tutti Toscani · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (480)Classic Tuscan-style Italian dining offering generous pasta dishes and seafood specialties.
- Delran Coffee Shop · Breakfast & Brunch · 4.6★ (290)A cozy, long-standing diner-style staple serving classic breakfast platters and coffee.
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Common questions about Delran
Is Delran safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Delran a good place to live?
On safety, Delran 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 Delran?
Walk score 28/100 and bike score 36/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Delran are safer?
Borton Landing (94), Pheasant Run (Cinnaminson) (90), New Albany (88) score higher nearby.
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