Safest Cities in New Jersey (2026)

Cities in New Jersey with the lowest crime rates.

Minimum population: 25,000

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#↑	City	Population	Score	Med. Income
🥇	Toms RiverNJ	92,827	89	$92,012
🥈	CliftonNJ	89,451	83	$94,179
🥉	Jersey CityNJ	287,899	70	$91,151
4	NewarkNJ	307,355	67	$46,460
5	ElizabethNJ	135,665	64	$59,939
6	TrentonNJ	90,055	45	$44,444
7	PatersonNJ	157,864	42	$52,092

About This Ranking

Cities in New Jersey with the lowest crime rates.

Calculated using Top City Reports's proprietary scoring methodology.

Cities must have a population of at least 25,000.