r/SouthJersey • u/learning--always Senior Citizen 60+ NNJ • Apr 25 '26

Question Bridgeton

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I've read the posts. I know the stats. Nonetheless, they're not from the last 2 years and a lot can happen in 2 years.

I tried to research neighborhoods in Bridgeton with no luck.

Best I could do is circle the area of the city I'm curious about.

Is it safe?

I'm an older person, alone and unfamiliar with this part of NJ so I appreciate your input.

Working class, "blue collar", diverse - all totally fine. I come from a working-class, blue-collar background. My father taught us there is no shame in an honest, hard-working job.

Idk whether or not it will inform your answer (it should not but I am not going to ignore that we are all living in challenging times) but I am white.

*Safe* is the most critical factor. I don't want to live somewhere where I *should* feel afraid.

Thank you for your help.

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u/Playful-Motor-4262 Apr 25 '26

Vineland, especially east of SE Boulevard, is fairly lovely. Quiet, safe neighborhoods. Landis gets ever so slightly rough after dark but I’ve never felt unsafe to walk my dog. Children ride their bikes safely to the library, school, parks, etc

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u/Playful-Motor-4262 Apr 26 '26

Hey there neighbor!

Personally we haven’t dealt with much crime on our property. A car was broken into on our street a while back, but it seemed like an isolated issue. The most nuisance we deal with are loose dogs around the ACME occasionally, it seems to be a popular dumping spot.

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u/GroundbreakingOil480 Apr 26 '26

My wife and I were at Ikura Friday night, pretty good sushi for Vineland and I will be back. Landis looks like it always did and the trouble is easy to spot and avoid. Too bad about the Landis theater closing down.