The Safest and Most Dangerous Cities In New Jersey - 2018 Ranking!

New Jersey is a northeast state that is beautifully diverse, especially when it comes to outdoor activities. Whether it be enjoying the beaches in summer, hiking in autumn, or snow skiing in the winter, people can enjoy what it has to offer all year round.

Aside from being incredibly beautiful, it is a major industrial point in the US, with a lot to offer those who choose to live in it. New Jersey’s rural farmland is also a source of fresh local produce covering about 790,000 acres of almost all garden vegetables.

Although it is the 4th smallest state but is among the most populated states in the US offering plenty of shore towns, majestic lighthouses, and enough diners to give it the nickname of “Diner Capital”. It is also worth mentioning that at the moment, New Jersey is the third wealthiest state by median household income.

If you are considering moving to New Jersey or you already live there, make sure to continue reading to find out how safe New Jersey is compared to other states, and learn about its safest cities based on the most recent FBI crime report.

Ranking at #3 in terms of safety and home to nearly 9 million Americans, New Jersey is among the top 3 safest states in the country. When it comes to safe and dangerous cities, New Hanover Township, a charming town and home to 8,218 residents boasts of a very low crime level with a 73 crime rate per 100,000 people. Washington Township which previously ranked #8 in terms of safety managed to climb its way up and take the place of the 2nd safest city in New Jersey with a 181 crime rate per 100,000 people.

Best known for being one of the most diverse populations in the country and the 2nd most populated city in the state, Jersey City, doesn't make any charts as it ranks at #292 in terms of safety. Ranking a bit higher than Jersey City is Hoboken, which ranked at #271 in terms of safety.

On the other hand, the state capital, Trenton, comes in as the 15th most dangerous city. Also, Newark, a major city in New Jersey with almost 281,450 residents is the 26th most dangerous with a 3178 crime rate per 100,000 people. As for the most dangerous city, it is Wildwood, holding this spot when compared to previous FBI reports, with a 9189 crime rate per 100,000 people.

Find out if your city is one of the safest in the state, then review our resources for crime prevention tips and home security information.

More Information About New Jersey

Capital: Trenton

Number of Counties: 21

Overall Population: 8.944 million inhabitants

Land Area: 8,729 square miles

Education Statistics: 37.5% of the population holds a bachelor's degree or higher, (percent of persons age 25 years+, 2011-2015)

Unemployment Rate: 5.1%

Crime Stats In New Jersey

Violent Crime Rate Per 100,000 Inhabitants: 245.0

Property Crime Rate Per 100,000 Inhabitants: 1,544.6

New Jersey’s Safety Rank: #3

Disclaimer:

In creating this ranking, we excluded all cities with population less than 5,000 residents as well as any cities that failed to submit a complete crime report to the FBI.

Table 1: Top 50 Safest Cities In New Jersey 

Table 2: Top 50 Most Dangerous Cities In  New Jersey

Table 3: All Cities, Ranked By Population