Glen Rock, Ridgewood Ranked Among Top 50 Safest Places To Live In N.J.

GLEN ROCK, NJ - Glen Rock and Ridgewood were named the 25th and 45th safest places to live in New Jersey, respectively, recently.

The municipalities were one of more than a dozen from Bergen County to be included on creditdonkey.com’s list of the top 50 safest places to live.

The website evaluated 2014 FBI Crime Report data, and looked at the number of violent crimes, robberies, property crimes, which included theft, vandalism, and shoplifting, and burglaries.

According to the rankings:

“Located about 23 miles northwest of midtown Manhattan, Glen Rock scores high praise for its diverse neighborhoods and overall walkability. Home prices are on the rise as more families move into the area, drawn by its homey vibe and excellent schools. The city’s safety is another major attraction, with only three robberies and nine burglaries reported for 2014.”

Violent crimes per 1,000 people: 0.3

Robberies per 1,000: 0.3

Property crime per 1,000: 5.6

Burglaries per 1,000: 0.8

CreditDonkey safety score: 1.721

The site said of Ridgewood:

“The village of Ridgewood is a bustling suburb of around 25,000 people located about 20 miles northwest of Manhattan. The city is a great location for commuters who work in the Big Apple, but it’s also attractive for families who are searching for safe neighborhoods and good schools. Housing prices climb slightly higher than other cities on our list, but residents also earn bigger paychecks here, bringing in a median annual income of $141,000.”

Violent crimes per 1,000 people: 0.2

Robberies per 1,000: 0.1

Property crime per 1,000: 6.9

Burglaries per 1,000: 1.7

CreditDonkey safety score: 2.247

Only towns with with a population of 10,000 residents or more were ranked.

Other Bergen County towns ranked were:

46. Fort Lee

43. Little Ferry

40. Montville

38. Tenafly

36. Palisades Park

29. River Edge

16. Ridgefield

10. Dumont

6. Bergenfield

3. Hillsdale

2. Westwood