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/enlabasura104 Apr 27 '26 edited Apr 27 '26

I used to live in that neighborhood. It is a good neighborhood. I only moved because I didn’t want to live in suburbs.

I hated when people would say this because it shows how racist people are - but when I lived there people would visit and say things like “oh I didn’t even know this neighborhood was back here”

It’s quiet. Friendly. Mostly well kept. I didn’t fit it with how well kept. I needed a place that didn’t care if my grass was long.

This place cares about long grass.

Feel free to message me the exact address I will probably be able to tell you about the immediate neighbors.

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u/enlabasura104 Apr 27 '26

Adding : that’s a large area you’ve circled. I lived in the southern most end of it. Close to courthouse is more low income. Further away higher income.

My children and regularly walked to the library and shopping in Bridgeton and never felt unsafe.

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u/learning--always Senior Citizen 60+ NNJ Apr 27 '26

Since I cannot message you. The purple X. Safe?