Is Erial safe?
Gloucester, New Jersey · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Erial as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Erial
“Go. Erial is a calm, quintessential South Jersey suburb with low violent crime rates and stable residential neighborhoods. Visitors have little reason to worry about personal safety, provided standard precautions like locking parked cars are observed.”
About the area
Erial is an unincorporated residential community within Gloucester Township in Camden County, New Jersey. It features quiet subdivisions, wooded backdrops, local strip malls, and neighborhood parks. The area caters primarily to families and commuters working in South Jersey and the greater Philadelphia area.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Erial
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There is no bike-share program in Erial, and dedicated bike lanes are scarce, though low-speed residential streets accommodate casual neighborhood cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are well below state and national averages.
- High rate of homeownership and solid median household incomes supporting well-maintained neighborhoods.
- Quiet, family-oriented atmosphere with low traffic congestion off main arteries.
Cons
- Highly car-dependent with very limited sidewalks and low walkability.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins along residential driveways.
- Limited entertainment, dining, and cultural amenities within direct neighborhood borders.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent in Erial, with social services and emergency shelters concentrated in larger Camden County hubs like Camden City.
What Erial is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with school buses, commuters, and dog walkers in residential developments.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe, with minor arterial traffic on Erial-Clementon Road and New Brooklyn-Erial Road.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal pedestrian activity and well-lit neighborhood streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and dark due to spaced street lighting, but generally safe with very low incidence of street crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit access is limited; NJ Transit operates bus route 400 connecting Gloucester Township to Camden and Philadelphia, but service frequencies are modest and a vehicle is necessary for most trips.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, utilizing private driveways, residential streets, and large retail surface lots.
Things to do in Erial
- Enjoy outdoor sports, playgrounds, and walking trails at Gloucester Township Community Park nearby.
- Explore the quiet woodland trails and scenic fishing areas at Timber Creek Park.
- Play a round of golf or practice at the nearby Valleybrook Country Club.
Local favorites
- Gia Nina's Pizza & Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (680)A neighborhood favorite serving hearty pasta dishes, cheesesteaks, and classic New Jersey pizza.
- Erial Garden Center · Garden Center · 4.7★ (110)Longtime local nursery offering seasonal plants, gardening supplies, and landscaping materials.
- The Meadows Diner · Diner · 4.4★ (1450)Classic nearby New Jersey diner offering extensive breakfast menus, burgers, and comfort food.
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Common questions about Erial
Is Erial safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Erial a good place to live?
On safety, Erial scores 85/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Erial?
Walk score 24/100 and bike score 32/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Erial are safer?
Pine Valley (96) score higher nearby.
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