These Are The Safest Cities In New Jersey, According To SafeWise

NEW JERSEY — River Vale, the easternmost town in Bergen County's Pascack Valley, was named the safest town in New Jersey this year, according to the latest State of Safety in America ranking from Safewise.com.

The report named the safest cities in the country based on crime rates and other data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

River Vale is located along Lake Tappan near the border with New York State.

Sparta Township in Sussex County came in second place, moving up seven notches from number nine last year.

Almost all of the towns in the top 10 are in North Jersey, except for Monroe Township.

Here is the full top 10 list:

10 Safest Cities In New Jersey For 2021

1. River Vale Township
2. Sparta Township
3. Chatham Township
4. Kinnelon
5. New Providence
6. Warren Township
7. Clinton Township
8. Bernards Township
9. Monroe Township, Middlesex County
10. Wanaque

See where your city landed in the full list in New Jersey.

Participants in SafeWise's crime survey who live in New Jersey reported having twice as many personal experiences with violent crime in 2021 compared to last year—and experience with gun violence nearly doubled as well, according to SafeWise.

See the full 2021 report from SafeWise.com.

See the list of 100 safest cities in America with this link.

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