In the selection of the region where people will be living, safety is always an important factor that is taken into consideration. People avoid staying in areas of high crime that could one day make them or their loved ones a target. The positive aspect is that there is a large number of communities in New Jersey where crime rates are significantly lower than the average levels. 

1. Monroe Township (Middlesex County)

According to our research, Monroe Township is the most secure city in New Jersey and is therefore our winner. This Suburban township of over 41,000 inhabitants is one of the safest suburbs in the United States on every parameter. Monroe, in the same year, recorded only 55 violent and only 158 property crimes. Because this is a city, such rates are very low and explain very high livability indices. The following are likely to attract families in a bid to settle in Monroe; These include quality schools, parks as well and security.

2. Berkeley Township in Union County of the state of New Jersey.

In Union County, you will come across Berkeley Heights; this is a place that embraces the safety and tranquility of small towns. Violent and property crimes here are a few billionths of the national average and yet Berkeley Heights is only 15-20 minutes away from Newark and New York City. Berkeley Heights’s crime rate coupled with a lively downtown landed the town at 39 of the 2021 NJ Monthly Safest Cities.

3. Sparta Township (Sussex County)

Sparta in the beautiful countryside of Sussex County occupies the third place in the list of the safest cities. In 2019, Sparta was reportedly witnessing only six violent incidents based on the FBI records. As it is located on 14 square miles of land, this area has a population of only 5,301 making it have a very low population density. Perhaps this could be one of the reasons why there are such little crime reports yearly. Education, recreational activities, and a rural setting make the area attractive for people to live in Sparta.

4. Madison Borough (Morris County)

Lower down towards Morris County bordering the Jersey Shore we get the kind of town Madison is. The crime rate of Madison has remained very low with only, 3 violent crimes and 35 property crimes registered in the year 2019. As such, single-digit incidents for a town with a population of more than 15,000 make Madison one of the safest towns to reside in New Jersey. Appealing districts and architecture also determine Madison’s high livability ratings as well.

5. Wenonah Borough (Gloucester County)

The town of Wenonah in Gloucester County is known to be safe and charming, ranking it fifth among the safest cities. This area has a population of approximately 2,300 people and had no violent criminal acts and only four cases of property crimes, according to the FBI report in 2019. It is a safe neighborhood that is located just near the small train station that can bring people to the center of Philadelphia in 15 minutes.

6. Denville Township (Morris County)

Denville Township in the suburban area of New Jersey is another of Morris County’s secure cities, making it to the list of the safest cities in New Jersey. Violent crime was rare in Denville in 2019 with the town experiencing only three such cases while property crimes stood at 19. Education is one of the highlights of Denville as there are great schools within the town, which makes it ideal for families. It provides a small-town atmosphere but with plenty of life-like exposures from well-connected inter-states running through the 16, 000 habitant township.

7. Barrington Borough (Camden County)

The place known as the borough of Barrington is a sanctuary in Camden Country, a city regarded as dangerous in Camden. On the other hand, this has contributed to the fact that Barrington has one of the lowest crime rates in the whole state. In 2019, there were six isolated cases of property crimes and no incidents of violent crimes. Also, using the Great Schools platform, the borough’s single elementary school is rated 10 out of 10.

8. Mantoloking Borough (Ocean County)

Moving to the coastline of New Jersey, Mantoloking Borough in Ocean County is one of the smallest and richest towns and has a very low crime rate. There was no violent crime in the borough and only one incident of property crime in the whole year of 2019. Of course, with a population of only 272 and located on a barrier island with a mere 228 feet width, Mantoloking is not on anyone’s radar. However, the isolated and close-knit society of the region would hardly face any problems with crime in numerous consecutive years.

9. Haworth Borough (Bergen County)

Moving on to the Northeast Jersey and arriving at Bergen County we get to Haworth. Haworth was a fortunate community in terms of violent crimes as none of them were reported in 2019 and there were only eight reported incidents of property crime. For a family, what is more beneficial than having friendly neighbors, good schools, and almost non-existent criminal activity, all within reach of New York City?

10. Teterboro Borough (Bergen County)

The last place awarded is Teterboro a tiny borough in Bergen County; the crime rate is negligible. The site states that by the records provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Teterboro did not record any incidences of both violent and property crimes in the year 2019. Of course, it is not surprising that the poverty rate here is so high, given that the city occupies only 0.76 square kilometers and had only 68 inhabitants in 2010. Nonetheless, Teterboro is a bright example of the fact that even the smaller cities of New Jersey can show quite a higher level of safety than even some large cities.

Conclusion

As this list shows, the dream of being able to find a safe residence does not necessarily have to entail the relocation to a rural hallowed out, and isolated community. Newark and New York City are just some of the locations in New Jersey; just outside these large cities, there are many safe havens with minimal violent crime. Compact communities within suburbs especially neighborhoods that are fully developed have social bonds that result in a friendly environment that does not support any criminal activities. Thus, for those in search of security, even small inconspicuous towns or large towns in New Jersey are statistically exceptional for their safety for residents.