Is Robanna safe?
Monroe, New Jersey · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Robanna as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Robanna
“Go. Robanna is a peaceful, low-crime suburban and semi-rural community nestled within Monroe Township. Visitors face very little personal safety risk, though having a personal vehicle is essential to get around comfortably.”
About the area
Robanna is an unincorporated residential and commercial pocket located along the Black Horse Pike corridor in Monroe Township, Gloucester County. It offers a mix of modest single-family homes, local strip retail, and easy access to nearby parks and South Jersey farm country. The area maintains a quiet, family-oriented atmosphere with negligible violent crime.
- Quiet Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Low-Density
Walking and biking in Robanna
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no bike-share program available, but cyclists can access the Monroe Township Bike Path (a 6.3-mile paved rail-trail linking Williamstown to Glassboro) a short distance to the north.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates well below both state and national averages
- Stable homeownership and solid household income levels across Monroe Township
- Convenient access to shopping centers and dining along US Route 322 (Black Horse Pike)
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent layout with fast-moving traffic on commercial corridors
- Occasional retail-related petty theft and vehicle property crimes near shopping plazas
- Lacks pedestrian infrastructure such as contiguous sidewalks and street lighting on side roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Robanna, with virtually no encampments or panhandling reported in the neighborhood.
What Robanna is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and quiet as residents commute to work, with moderate traffic building on the Black Horse Pike.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Peaceful throughout residential streets with typical suburban activity around local shopping centers and schools.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet in neighborhoods with modest activity around local restaurants and commercial plazas; very safe for residents and visitors.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity and deserted residential roads; safe overall, though dark unlit stretches require caution if driving or walking.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is limited; NJ Transit provides regional bus service via routes 313 and 400 along the Black Horse Pike connecting to Camden and Philadelphia, but there is no direct passenger rail service nearby.
Parking is abundant and universally free, with large surface parking lots at all commercial plazas and easy, unrestricted street parking in residential developments.
Things to do in Robanna
- Pick fresh seasonal produce and enjoy cider donuts at Duffy's Fine Produce or nearby local farm stands
- Walk, run, or cycle along the scenic Monroe Township portion of the Monroe Bike Path
- Enjoy outdoor sports and playgrounds at nearby Owens Memorial Park
Local favorites
- Geets Diner & Bar · Diner · 4.1★ (1850)A landmark local diner offering classic American comfort food, breakfast all day, and a full bar.
- Caffe Aldo Lamberti / Luna Rossa Biagio Lamberti · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (920)Family-run Italian restaurant serving homemade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and classic entrees in a warm setting.
- Rack's Pub & Grill Williamstown · Sports Bar & Grill · 4.3★ (1150)Lively neighborhood pub known for wings, craft beers, burgers, and sports broadcasts.
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Common questions about Robanna
Is Robanna safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Robanna a good place to live?
On safety, Robanna scores 83/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Robanna?
Walk score 32/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Robanna are safer?
Broad Lane (91), Cross Keys (Monroe) (85), Downer (84) score higher nearby.
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