Is Pine Hill (NJ) safe?
Pine Hill, New Jersey · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Pine Hill (NJ) as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Pine Hill (NJ)
“Go with care. Pine Hill is a predominantly quiet, working-class suburban borough in Camden County that is generally safe for daytime visits and recreational activities. While residential neighborhoods and parks are calm, certain multi-family apartment corridors experience elevated rates of property crime and occasional domestic disputes, so standard suburban situational awareness is advised at night.”
About the area
Located in southern Camden County, Pine Hill is a hilly, wooded residential borough characterized by mid-century single-family homes, several large garden apartment complexes, and a prominent golf course offering scenic skyline views of Philadelphia. It functions primarily as a quiet bedroom community with local commercial pockets along Erial Road and Branch Avenue.
- Suburban
- Wooded / Hilly
- Working-Class
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Pine Hill (NJ)
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations or dedicated on-street bike lanes; cycling is limited to shared roadways with moderate traffic and local park trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates against strangers and visitors are relatively low compared to urban Camden County hubs
- Scenic elevated topography with scenic views of the Philadelphia skyline from high points like the local golf club
- Affordable single-family housing stock with high homeownership rates in the eastern and southern sectors
- Ample access to open green space, county nature trails, and recreational facilities
Cons
- Certain apartment complexes in the borough account for a disproportionate volume of local police calls and property theft
- Median household income and poverty metrics lag behind state and regional suburban averages
- Car-dependent layout with sparse pedestrian infrastructure and limited lighting along secondary roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a significant presence in Pine Hill. Most regional emergency shelter and social services are concentrated to the north in Camden and Lindenwold.
What Pine Hill (NJ) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm with light commuter traffic and residents walking dogs in single-family residential blocks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Generally quiet and safe across all parks, residential streets, and commercial strips.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued suburban atmosphere; well-lit around commercial intersections but dimly lit on residential side streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet with very little foot traffic; exercise normal precautions around convenience stores and larger rental complexes.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit is provided by NJ Transit bus routes (primarily Route 403), offering service to the Lindenwold PATCO/NJ Transit rail hub located about 3 miles north, which connects riders into Center City Philadelphia.
Parking is straightforward and free throughout the borough, with dedicated lots at commercial plazas, recreational parks, and abundant street parking on residential roads.
Things to do in Pine Hill (NJ)
- Take in panoramic views of the Philadelphia skyline while golfing at Trump National Golf Club Philadelphia
- Walk the forested trails and enjoy the sports fields at the Charles W. Bowen Recreation Complex
- Explore nature trails and birdwatching opportunities at nearby Camden County parklands and Pine Valley borders
Local favorites
- Trump National Golf Club Philadelphia · Golf Course & Event Venue · 4.5★ (320)A premier 18-hole championship golf course sitting on high ground with sweeping skyline vistas.
- Pine Hill Tavern · Bar & Grill · 4.2★ (215)A classic local neighborhood gathering spot serving cold beers, burgers, and pub staples.
- Joey's Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.3★ (160)Casual neighborhood pizzeria offering classic New Jersey-style thin-crust pies, cheesesteaks, and wings.
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Common questions about Pine Hill (NJ)
Is Pine Hill (NJ) safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Pine Hill (NJ) a good place to live?
On safety, Pine Hill (NJ) scores 71/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Pine Hill (NJ)?
Walk score 34/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Pine Hill (NJ) are safer?
Pine Valley (96), Erial (85), Dicktown (84) score higher nearby.
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