Is Westville safe?
Westville, New Jersey · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Westville as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Westville
“Go. Westville is a quiet, working-class suburban borough along Big Timber Creek that is generally peaceful for everyday visitors. Standard situational awareness is sensible around major roadway corridors like Route 45 and Route 130, but residential streets are safe and neighborly.”
About the area
Westville is a compact South Jersey community located along Big Timber Creek in Gloucester County. It offers a modest small-town feel with local pubs, diners, and residential streets just minutes south of Philadelphia.
- Quiet Suburban
- Working-Class
- Historic / Modest
- Waterfront Adjacent
Walking and biking in Westville
Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no bike-share system in Westville; quiet residential streets are easy to ride, but major thoroughfares like Route 45 and Route 130 lack dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rates of violent crime across residential neighborhoods
- Close-knit community feel with quiet waterfront park space
- High vehicle access and straightforward regional connectivity
Cons
- Elevated property crime and opportunistic theft along highway corridors
- Modest median household income with pockets of aging housing stock
- Heavy pass-through traffic along Route 130 and Broadway
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a prominent presence in Westville, with only occasional individuals observed near major highway intersections and transit stops.
What Westville is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and peaceful as residents commute and walk pets around residential streets and parks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active with light traffic along Broadway and safe conditions for walking around town.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Relaxed and neighborly around local eateries and taverns with few safety issues.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet on interior residential blocks, though isolated highway-adjacent corridors can feel desolate.
Transit, parking and getting around
NJ Transit operates bus routes 401, 410, and 412 through Broadway, providing direct regional connections to Camden, Philadelphia, and surrounding Gloucester County hubs.
Street parking is free and easily accessible throughout residential blocks and along Broadway, with no paid meters or parking garages.
Things to do in Westville
- Walk the waterfront paths at Thomas West Park along Big Timber Creek
- Sample local craft beers at Westville Brewery on Broadway
- Visit local antique and consignment shops scattered through the borough center
Local favorites
- Westville Brewery · Brewery · 4.7★ (210)A cozy, community-focused craft brewery offering rotating taps in the heart of downtown.
- Schileen's Pub · Irish Pub · 4.4★ (750)Longstanding local tavern serving generous comfort food, roast beef sandwiches, and cold beer.
- Antonio's Pizzeria · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (280)Neighborhood standby dishing up classic New York-style pies, cheesesteaks, and hoagies.
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Common questions about Westville
Is Westville safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Westville a good place to live?
On safety, Westville scores 74/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Westville?
Walk score 58/100 and bike score 48/100. Some errands can be done on foot.
Which areas near Westville are safer?
Colonial Manor (85), Verga (83), Bellmawr (81) score higher nearby.
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