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Is Dilkesboro safe?

Washington Township (Gloucester County), New Jersey · safety score updated nightly

89out of 100

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

VibeLoco rates Dilkesboro as “Go”.

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Gogo's take on Dilkesboro

“Go. Dilkesboro is an exceptionally safe, quiet residential enclave nestled within Washington Township. Visitors will encounter virtually no street crime and standard peaceful suburban surroundings, though personal vehicle transport is essential.”

About the area

Dilkesboro is a tranquil suburban and semi-rural neighborhood located in Gloucester County's Washington Township. The area is dominated by single-family homes, mature tree cover, and spacious yards, offering a calm bedroom-community feel close to South Jersey commercial strips.

  • Suburban
  • Family-Friendly
  • Quiet / Peaceful
  • Car-Dependent

Walking and biking in Dilkesboro

Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 28/100

There is no bike-share program, and neighborhood streets lack designated bike lanes; however, Washington Lake Park nearby provides safe, paved multi-use loops for recreational cycling.

Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice

Pros

  • Violent and property crime rates remain far below national and state averages.
  • Strong socioeconomic stability with high homeownership rates exceeding 85% and low poverty.
  • Quiet, well-maintained residential streets with minimal through-traffic.

Cons

  • Highly car-dependent with almost no commercial amenities reachable on foot.
  • Secondary roads often lack dedicated pedestrian sidewalks and street lighting.
  • No immediate rapid transit connections into Philadelphia without driving to a park-and-ride.

Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Dilkesboro. Any county support services and shelters are concentrated in larger administrative centers such as Woodbury.

What Dilkesboro is like at each time of day

Morning · 5a – 11a
Peaceful and safe, with light morning commuter traffic and school buses navigating the streets.
Afternoon · 11a – 5p
Calm and secure, with occasional joggers, dog walkers, and delivery vehicles in residential pockets.
Evening · 5p – 10p
Very quiet and safe as residents return home, though roads can be poorly lit.
Late night · 10p – 5a
Exceptionally quiet with virtually no foot traffic; safe, though visibility is low without abundant streetlights.

Transit, parking and getting around

Public transit is managed by NJ Transit, with limited regional bus service (such as Routes 400 and 412) running along surrounding highways. The nearest rail hubs are the PATCO Speedline in Lindenwold and NJ Transit Atlantic City Line in Atco, each a 20- to 25-minute drive away.

Parking is completely hassle-free with ample private driveways, free customer parking lots at nearby businesses, and unrestricted curbside parking on residential streets.

Things to do in Dilkesboro

  • Walk the multi-use paved trails, visit the amphitheater, or play sports at nearby Washington Lake Park.
  • Sample seasonal produce and baked goods at regional Gloucester County farm markets.
  • Dine at popular local eateries along the Black Horse Pike and Route 42 corridors.

Local favorites

  • Terra Nova · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1850)
    Sleek suburban dining venue and wine lounge offering sushi, steak, and wood-fired pizzas.
  • Cinder Bar · Gastropub · 4.4★ (2100)
    Rustic-chic hangout serving craft beers, artisan flatbreads, and gourmet burgers.
  • Santini's Pizzeria · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (420)
    Neighborhood pizzeria known for thin-crust pies, cheesesteaks, and classic Italian dinners.

Neighborhoods near Dilkesboro

More: all Washington Township (Gloucester County) neighborhoods · safest neighborhoods in New Jersey

Common questions about Dilkesboro

Is Dilkesboro safe to walk at night?

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

Is Dilkesboro a good place to live?

On safety, Dilkesboro scores 89/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.

How walkable is Dilkesboro?

Walk score 22/100 and bike score 28/100. Most trips need a car.

Which areas near Dilkesboro are safer?

Bells Lake (91) score higher nearby.

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