Is Fieldsboro (NJ) safe?
Fieldsboro, New Jersey · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Fieldsboro (NJ) as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Fieldsboro (NJ)
“Go. Fieldsboro is a tiny, quiet, and exceptionally safe historic riverfront borough along the Delaware River. Visitors will encounter minimal safety risks, though commercial amenities within the borough itself are very limited.”
About the area
Tucked directly south of Bordentown along the Delaware River in Burlington County, Fieldsboro is a compact, residential community spanning less than a third of a square mile. Its streets are quiet and lined with a mix of historic homes, modest single-family houses, and local river access points.
- Quiet & Residential
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Riverfront
- Small-Town Feel
Walking and biking in Fieldsboro (NJ)
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no bike-share system in town, but quiet local streets provide easy bike access to the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trailhead just north in Bordentown.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low rates of reported violent and property crime compared to state and national averages
- Tight-knit residential atmosphere with stable homeownership exceeding 70 percent
- Convenient proximity to the historic dining and shopping district of neighboring Bordentown City
Cons
- Virtually no commercial infrastructure, dining, or retail options within the municipal borders
- Reliance on neighboring municipal emergency services for localized policing and full-scale municipal coverage
- Limited public river access points and narrow streets with older infrastructure
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Fieldsboro due to its small size and strictly residential nature, with social services located in larger regional hubs like Trenton.
What Fieldsboro (NJ) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and silent with residents walking dogs and light neighborhood commuter traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very low key with occasional local traffic and residents working on properties.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal street activity and safe walking conditions.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Calm and quiet with very low light and virtually zero pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
Transit, parking and getting around
NJ Transit operates the River Line light rail with the closest station at Bordentown Station roughly 1.5 miles away; local bus route 409 passes nearby along Route 130.
Free and easy residential street parking is generally available on local roads, with no parking meters or commercial parking decks present.
Things to do in Fieldsboro (NJ)
- Stroll along the historic residential streets and admire the 19th-century river town architecture
- Take in views of the Delaware River from the public access landings at the foot of borough streets
- Walk or bike a short distance north into Bordentown City to explore historic Farnsworth Avenue
Local favorites
- Under the Moon Cafe · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)A cozy, eclectic neighborhood eatery located just north in Bordentown serving creative American and Spanish-inspired fare.
- Toscano Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.7★ (920)Refined Italian trattoria nearby in Bordentown known for fresh handmade pasta and seafood specialties.
- Record Collector · Record Store & Venue · 4.8★ (310)A beloved nearby music shop and live music venue stocking extensive vinyl selections and host to intimate concerts.
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Common questions about Fieldsboro (NJ)
Is Fieldsboro (NJ) safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Fieldsboro (NJ) a good place to live?
On safety, Fieldsboro (NJ) scores 86/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Fieldsboro (NJ)?
Walk score 42/100 and bike score 48/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Fieldsboro (NJ) are safer?
Mansfield (91) score higher nearby.
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