The 10 Safest Cities In New Jersey For 2024

The 10 Safest Cities In New Jersey For 2024

New Hanover takes the cake as the safest place to live in New Jersey for 2024 according to the most recent FBI data.

It's the start of what we are calling, the NJ11, the ten places in the state that had no violent crime reports in the last year. That total reduction in violent crime coupled with the safest rate of property crime was enough to get New Hanover to the top of the top.

New Hanover is located in Burlington County with median household incomes floating around $70,000 -- you don't need to commit crime when you have that much cash on hand.

2. Matawan

Our next stop around NJ's safest places brings us to Matawan -- and we still haven't had to pump our own gas as we've made the trip.

Matawan is a great place to live in Monmouth county because it's super safe and actually somewhat affordable by New Jersey standards.

Home to the annual KiDz HuB Awards Gala and plenty of escape rooms, there's so much to do that you'd never have time to even think of committing a crime. Or you probably went to sleep before 10pm and just weren't up late enough to even bother trying to steal something from a neighbor.

Vernon, a township in Sussex County situated just an hour away from New York City, ranks as the third safest place in New Jersey. With its growing population of 22,623 due to the ski industry, the township showcases a strong safety record with 0 violent crimes reported. The minimal 35 property crime incidents further cement its status as the third safest place in New Jersey.

4. Ringwood

Always the bridesmaid and never the bride in 2024, Ringwood ranks as the fourth safest place to live in New Jersey.

Ringwood has the 11th safest lowest violent crime rate in the state, which means you probably have a better chance of winning the lottery than getting mugged.

Oh, and we said always the bridesmaid because the city located in Passaic County finished in the top ten for safest and best this year. It's still awesome, just not quite awesome enough.

Chesterfield NJ, home to the first African American winner of the Top Fuel National Hot Rod Association championship and the blacksmith who in 1797 received the first patent for a cast iron plow, can now add being the third safest place in New Jersey for 2024 according to HomeSnacks to its list of accomplishments.

We know, it's a big deal.

The town of some 7,500 people is part of the NJ11 while also ranking as having the thirteenth best property crime rate in the state. That means you have a much higher chance of running into your ex-girlfriend in the library than ever getting your purse stolen. TripAdvisor suggests stopping by Russo's Orchard Lane Farm if you're ever in town.

6. Rockaway

Rockaway, a borough in New Jersey, carved from portions of Rockaway Township, holds the sixth position in statewide safety for New Jersey. Despite its small population of 6,589, the Morris County-based community reported negligible rates of crime in the last reporting year, with 0 violent crime instances.

Rockaway should take pride in its low rankings for violent and property crimes, being placed at 11 and 18 respectively, cementing its stature as a steadfast, safe city within New Jersey.

7. Emerson

Emerson has moved around in the rankings the past several years, but still finds itself at a very respectable seventh safest in New Jersey.

As the city website mentions, it's a "Great Place To Live" as evidenced by the lack of crime amongst its residences. The city scores well on our SnackAbility score thanks to a strong economy, affordable home prices, and low poverty. All of those attributes must contribute to Choctaw's solidly better than average violent and property crime rates.

Emerson is located in Bergen County.

Want to get from Bernards Township, New Jersey, to the middle of the action in New York City? Just jump on I-78 and drive for about hour. This makes the town a perfect bedroom community for commuters to Manhattan. It doesn't hurt that the area also represents the number 8 safest place to live in the state.

Bernards offers an idyllic suburban existence. The median income equals $103676 and the unemployment rate comes in at 6.26. But safety represents the real headline attraction. In a community of 27,682 inhabitants, Bernards Township had just 66 property crimes in a year, including 8 burglaries and 13 cars stolen.

At the same time, violence is nearly nonexistent in the town. There were 1 violent crimes in a year.

9. Kinnelon

Kinnelon, New Jersey, exists as a kind of suburban dream. In fact, it's home to one of the oldest gated communities in the country. It also happens to be one of the safest locations in the state.

Kinnelon's high-end status is borne out in its stats. Median home prices sit at 707873 while the median income hovers at $163611. No wonder the town has become a haven for New York City commuters, with Manhattan just about an hour away.

But for resident of Kinnelon, safety remains a crucial draw. The area, with 9,983 inhabitants, experienced only 31 property crimes during a year. At the same time, it saw 0 violent crimes. These figures lead to an overall crime rate of 310/100k people.

Montgomery, a high-income township in southern Somerset County and part of the New York Metropolitan Area, ranks as the tenth safest place in New Jersey for 2024. It has maintained its safety record with a reported 1 violent crimes and a violent crime rate of 4/100k people.

With historical ties to Lenni Lenape tribal groups and a thriving population of 23,441, it is ranked as the tenth safest place in New Jersey. The additional 66 incidents are minimal, further cementing Montgomery's reputation as a secure and affluent community within the state.

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