According To Safewise, These Are The 10 Safest Cities To Live In New Jersey In 2021

Safewise lists the 10 safest cities to live in New Jersey in 2021 based on FBI crime data.

New Jersey as a whole is a pretty safe place to live, which is why so many people flock to the state. If you're interested in the actual numbers, though, Safewise has compiled a list of the 10 safest cities to live in New Jersey in 2021.

Just a note: This is all compiled from the FBI's crime data.

1. River Vale Township

This is the second year in a row this town has topped the list.

2. Sparta Township

Sparta Township is certainly a pretty, peaceful place to live.

3. Chatham Township

This suburban town in Morris County is a great place to settle.

4. Kinnelon Borough

Kinnelon is the only city on this list with less than 10,000 residents.

5. Borough of New Providence

This town is located right on the Passaic River.

6. Warren Township

Warren also has the bonus of being quite close to New York City.

7. Clinton Township

The Red Mill Museum Village is a real highlight here.

8. Bernards Township

You're right by a mountain, a river, and a wildlife refuge here.

9. Monroe Township, Middlesex County

This is one of the larger towns on the list, with almost 45,000 people living here.

10. Wanaque

This town made the highest jump on the list in 2021!

The Safewise study also reveals other interesting figures about New Jersey -- like New Jerseyans are most likely to be worried about property crime, and that 58 percent of New Jersey residents feel high concern for their safety, even though the crime statistics in New Jersey are average for the rest of the country.

If you're interested in learning more, head over to Safewise, which also shows the full 50 safest towns in New Jersey.

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