Ironbound section/Newark (Montclair: fit in, violent crime, transfer)

[EB2]

I was wondering how safe the Ironbound section is. I've heard numerous things from different people (both here in the forums, and from customers of mine from Newark or that area).

I'd be on foot, or taking a bus or cab (depending on their transportation), most of the time...so if it's going to put my safety in danger, I'd rather not go at all.

Please note that I've never been to Newark, but I've heard horror stories.

I am, however, from a large/highly urbanized city with a population close to or of 300k+ people.

[kort677]

Originally Posted by EB2

I was wondering how safe the Ironbound section is. I've heard numerous things from different people (both here in the forums, and from customers of mine from Newark or that area).

I'd be on foot, or taking a bus or cab (depending on their transportation), most of the time...so if it's going to put my safety in danger, I'd rather not go at all.

Please note that I've never been to Newark, but I've heard horror stories.

I am, however, from a large/highly urbanized city with a population close to or of 300k+ people.

it's relatively safe, I hope that you're not thinking of moving there, unless you speak portuguese you'll be an outsider

[EB2]

Originally Posted by kort677

it's relatively safe, I hope that you're not thinking of moving there, unless you speak portuguese you'll be an outsider

Oh, no. I wouldn't want to live in Newark.

I'm actually a college student, who will be visiting Essex (looking at Montclair State...possibly some other schools [for a transfer]/the general [safer] areas)

I've just heard the Ironbound has good restaurants and such.

[kort677]

Originally Posted by EB2

Oh, no. I wouldn't want to live in Newark.

I'm actually a college student, who will be visiting Essex (looking at Montclair State...possibly some other schools [for a transfer]/the general [safer] areas)

I've just heard the Ironbound has good restaurants and such.

you should have no issues going out to eat in the ironbound

[mead]

Yeah tons of people go to dinner in the Ironbound. Unless your family is from Portugal or Brazil though, I don't know if you would fit in there.

The Ironbound is pretty safe though, its definitely the safest neighborhood in Newark by a long shot. Very little violent crime occurs there.

[novillero]

no worries in the Ironbound day or night. The population is always changing there. The current influx is central and south americans, but the majority of restaurants are still spanish and portuguese influenced. The main restaurants are right on Ferry Street about 3-5 blocks up from the train station.

[EB2]

Originally Posted by novillero

no worries in the Ironbound day or night. The population is always changing there. The current influx is central and south americans, but the majority of restaurants are still spanish and portuguese influenced. The main restaurants are right on Ferry Street about 3-5 blocks up from the train station.

Pretty safe walk from the train station to there?

[kort677]

Originally Posted by EB2

Pretty safe walk from the train station to there?

yes, just stick to ferry st