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Safest Cities in New Jersey

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — New Jersey

1 Madison 6.1 per 1K
2 New Milford 6.1 per 1K
3 Tenafly 6.9 per 1K
4 Florham Park 8.7 per 1K
5 Kinnelon 10.0 per 1K
6 Wood-Ridge 10.7 per 1K
7 Park Ridge 11.4 per 1K
8 Brigantine 11.5 per 1K
9 Montvale 11.6 per 1K
10 Vauxhall 11.7 per 1K
11 Short Hills 11.7 per 1K
12 Old Bridge 11.8 per 1K
13 Basking Ridge 12.9 per 1K
14 Lyons 12.9 per 1K
15 Emerson 13.1 per 1K
16 Butler 13.1 per 1K
17 Westfield 13.5 per 1K
18 Summit 13.7 per 1K
19 Bargaintown 14.2 per 1K
20 Roselle Park 14.7 per 1K
21 Rockaway 15.8 per 1K
22 Watchung 16.5 per 1K
23 Whippany 16.9 per 1K
24 Norwood 17.2 per 1K
25 Fair Haven 17.3 per 1K
26 River Edge 17.4 per 1K
27 Englewood Cliffs 18.6 per 1K
28 Hillsdale 19.3 per 1K
29 Waldwick 19.5 per 1K
30 Lincoln Park 19.7 per 1K
31 Ramsey 20.0 per 1K
32 Ramtown 21.0 per 1K
33 Fair Lawn 21.2 per 1K
34 Franklin Center 21.7 per 1K
35 Somerset 21.7 per 1K
36 South Amboy 22.4 per 1K
37 Cresskill 22.8 per 1K
38 Bogota 23.8 per 1K
39 Spotswood 24.2 per 1K
40 Upper Saddle River 24.3 per 1K
41 Oradell 24.5 per 1K
42 Hasbrouck Heights 24.9 per 1K
43 Yardville 25.6 per 1K
44 White Horse 25.6 per 1K
45 Fanwood 25.9 per 1K
46 Bernardsville 26.1 per 1K
47 Midland Park 27.6 per 1K
48 Milltown 28.5 per 1K
49 Linwood 29.9 per 1K
50 White Meadow Lake 30.7 per 1K
51 Edgewater 31.2 per 1K
52 Princeton 31.6 per 1K
53 Hackettstown 31.8 per 1K
54 Leonia 33.0 per 1K
55 Morris Plains 33.7 per 1K
56 Wanaque 34.0 per 1K
57 Dumont 34.0 per 1K
58 Woodcliff Lake 34.2 per 1K
59 Roseland 34.3 per 1K
60 Little Silver 34.5 per 1K
61 Ellisburg 34.8 per 1K
62 Kingston Estates 34.8 per 1K
63 Ramblewood 34.8 per 1K
64 Westmont 34.8 per 1K
65 North Haledon 35.8 per 1K
66 Holiday City-Berkeley 36.9 per 1K
67 Pine Lake Park 36.9 per 1K
68 Lakewood 36.9 per 1K
69 Crestwood Village 36.9 per 1K
70 Oakland 38.5 per 1K
71 Lake Hopatcong 38.5 per 1K
72 Upper Montclair 39.2 per 1K
73 Watsessing 39.2 per 1K
74 Haddon Heights 39.9 per 1K
75 East Rutherford 40.7 per 1K
76 Lake Mohawk 40.8 per 1K
77 Ringwood 41.1 per 1K
78 Mountainside 43.6 per 1K
79 Beachwood 44.4 per 1K
80 Haddonfield 44.4 per 1K
81 Franklin Lakes 45.0 per 1K
82 Barrington 45.3 per 1K
83 Tinton Falls 45.7 per 1K
84 Pitman 45.9 per 1K
85 Lake Hiawatha 47.3 per 1K
86 Troy Hills 47.3 per 1K
87 Pompton Plains 48.1 per 1K
88 Northfield 49.0 per 1K
89 Hillsborough 50.4 per 1K
90 Neshanic Station 50.4 per 1K
91 Bridgewater Center 50.4 per 1K
92 Bradley Gardens 50.4 per 1K
93 Ridgewood 51.6 per 1K
94 Pine Brook 51.7 per 1K
95 Glen Ridge 52.8 per 1K
96 Ridgefield 53.4 per 1K
97 Ridgefield Park 53.9 per 1K
98 Bergenfield 54.7 per 1K
99 Ocean City 54.7 per 1K
100 Hopatcong 56.8 per 1K

The safest cities in New Jersey have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Madison leads with just 6.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Madison has just 6.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents — well below the national average of about 4.0.
  • 2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
  • 3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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