Submitted by cathlab_lifesaver t3_z8i6sz in newhaven
I will be moving to a place on Lamberton St in a month. Can any one tell me about this area? Is walking at night safe? And is my vehicle safe parked on the street?(if not, any suggestions on parking?) I am a travel nurse and will be working at Yale. If you have any favorite low key dive bars or places that are a must see, I appreciate the suggestions.
That’s not a good area, unfortunately. Don’t keep anything in your car of value and be cognizant of your surroundings.
Don't walk around at night there.
Er, kinda wish you checked with us before committing to that area if concerned about safety. Not the worst area, but far from good.
As far as your car, you can do some things to dissuade thieves. First, get wheel locks. While not foolproof, it helps. Gorilla is one brand that’s common. Secondly, I know it’s old school, but get The Club. And lastly, never leave anything of value inside.
Thank you for your suggestions! I just left contracts in Memphis and Little Rock, so this isn't my first encounter with rough places, but it's good to know what the area is like according to locals before I get there.
Good to know you’ve lived in similar places. That experience helps. Those cities are generally more dangerous than New Haven, with roughly double the crime rate.
Not a great area. But it’s busy by the supermarket and by the intersection with Kimberly Ave., which is good. It will likely be pretty desolate at night, should be better during the day. Motor vehicle thefts are pretty common throughout New Haven, as well as catalytic converter thefts. Might depend on the make/model of your car.
Latest New Haven crime stats by neighborhood (Compstat):
Lambert St. is located in Hill South district (the greater neighborhood is called The Hill). According to the latest report, gunshots were heard on Button St., close to Lambert, and Hurlburt St. a few blocks away from Lambert. There were a couple robberies in the district and 1 car stolen from a nearby garage (by Ikea, on the outskirts of the district). These reports are compiled every week or two.
Just stay alert, don’t wear headphones while you’re walking, and lock your car. I think you’ll be fine if you take basic precautions. Most violent crime isn’t aimed at random individuals, so likely people will just leave you alone.
As for bars: a lot of the old dives are sadly gone, but Three Sheets is fun.
Eta: if you like live music, check out Cafe Nine, it’s pretty divey. We have a lot of music coming through, bigger acts at College Street Music Hall. The Yale art museums are really good and free. Try New Haven style “apizza” at Sally’s, Modern, or Frank Pepe’s. Lots of good restaurants. East Rock, Wooster Square, and Westville are fun neighborhoods to check out. Edgerton Park is very pretty and quiet, has a cool greenhouse that’s nice to visit in the winter. East Rock Park is popular for hiking. Take a train to NYC, the commuter rail is called MetroNorth and it brings you to Grand Central in 2 hours.
Thank you for the suggestions. I just left contracts in Memphis and Little Rock, so I'm more cautious than most, I'd say. I will be trying those places out for sure.
Oh if you’ve lived in a city before, then i think you’ll be fine. Maybe avoid Hurlburt and Spring St. if possible (last few months had a lot of activity there). Otherwise just use basic street smarts and you’ll be fine. Welcome and enjoy your time here!
Nah, Shit Is Trash Over There. Be Careful💯
Welcome. People commented on the neighborhood accurately… For dive bars, agreed on Three Sheets. Westville has a couple- one is New West. Less dive but very local and also non-commercialized: the Cannon, and Dangles
Deff not the best. Not the worst either. Just be vigilant at night. You’ll be fine
Why? Would you move there?
I'm not staying permanently. It will only be a few months.
I'm sure you'll be fine
Somar2230 t1_iybygwg wrote
That is a tough area you will need to be very aware of your surroundings.
You can look through the CompStat reports and see the major crimes.
https://www.newhavenct.gov/government/departments-divisions/new-haven-police-department/compstat-reports/-folder-77
Day time is not too bad in the past I would go to stores around there frequetnly. I go to Kevins Seafood when I travel back to New Haven.