Is Pershing Circle safe?
Teaneck, New Jersey · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Pershing Circle as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Pershing Circle
“Go. Pershing Circle is a peaceful, well-maintained suburban enclave within Teaneck that is exceptionally safe for visitors and residents alike. While there is little commercial activity right on the circle, the surrounding residential streets and nearby parks offer a quiet, secure environment with minimal crime concerns.”
About the area
Pershing Circle is an attractive residential roundabout and surrounding neighborhood in Teaneck, Bergen County, defined by manicured single-family homes and leafy streets. It sits just minutes from Teaneck's main retail corridors on Cedar Lane and Queen Anne Road, offering a tranquil suburban setting close to New York City.
- Suburban Calm
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Quiet Residential
Walking and biking in Pershing Circle
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no municipal bike-share system in Teaneck, but local roads have low speed limits and connect smoothly to paved multi-use paths in Overpeck County Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are negligible and property crime is well below state and national averages
- High household median incomes exceeding $125,000 paired with very low poverty rates and high homeownership
- Quiet, family-oriented neighborhood with active community involvement and well-maintained properties
- Close proximity to Overpeck County Park and Cedar Lane shopping
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins or package thefts reported across the broader township
- Purely residential area with almost no commercial businesses directly on the circle
- Requires a car or local bus ride to reach commuter rail stations into Manhattan
- Overnight street parking is restricted by township ordinance without a permit
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent in this quiet residential neighborhood, with emergency social services based primarily in nearby Hackensack and larger Bergen County hubs.
What Pershing Circle is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, filled with morning joggers, dog walkers, and school commuters.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pleasant and quiet with residential traffic and neighborhood kids playing outside.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and dark with low ambient street noise, remaining perfectly safe for an evening walk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with minimal vehicle or foot traffic; standard suburban awareness is all that is required.
Transit, parking and getting around
NJ Transit bus routes (including the 168 and 175 to Port Authority and the GWB Bus Station) run along nearby corridors like Teaneck Road and Queen Anne Road. Rail commuters typically drive or bus to the Hackensack or River Edge NJ Transit rail stations about 10 minutes away.
Street parking is generally easy during daytime hours, but Teaneck strictly enforces overnight on-street parking bans without a municipal permit; visitors should park in private driveways overnight.
Things to do in Pershing Circle
- Stroll through the shaded, architecturally diverse residential streets surrounding the circle
- Walk or bike over to nearby Overpeck County Park for athletic fields, walking paths, and water views
- Explore the nearby Cedar Lane commercial district for multicultural dining and local shops
Local favorites
- Amarone Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (320)Upscale, cozy spot near Cedar Lane serving classic northern Italian dishes and homemade pastas.
- Bischoff's · Ice Cream Shop · 4.5★ (750)Historic, nostalgic confectionery and ice cream parlor serving beloved frozen treats and pop-ups.
- Victorian Tea House Cafe · Cafe · 4.7★ (110)Charming tea parlor located in Teaneck offering afternoon tea service and light bites.
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Common questions about Pershing Circle
Is Pershing Circle safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Pershing Circle a good place to live?
On safety, Pershing Circle scores 87/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Pershing Circle?
Walk score 52/100 and bike score 48/100. Some errands can be done on foot.
Which areas near Pershing Circle are safer?
Leonia (90), West Englewood (Teaneck) (89), Colonial Village (Teaneck) (89) score higher nearby.
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