31 N.J. Towns Ranked Among 100 Safest In America

Congratulations, New Jersey: You’re have 31 of the safest cities in all of America!

According to safewise.com’s annual rankings, New Jersey led all states with a whopping 31 towns among the top 100 safest municipalities in the United States.

SafeWise is an independent company that specializes in home security reviews, comparisons, and advice for consumers to make the best decisions on how to protect their home.

The site’s methodology and ranking system came from Uniform Crime Report data for the full year of 2014.

Those sentiments about safety were supported by both Washington Township’s mayor and police chief, whose town topped all N.J. communities by finishing fourth.

“It’s a great honor,” Mayor Bill Roehrich, a lifelong Long Valley resident said. “It’s clearly a testament to our police force and their efforts here.”

“I am proud of Washington Township for achieving the rank of fourth safest town in America,” said Police Chief Jeffrey Almer. “It’s a true testament to what an amazing community we have. I’m proud of my officers and the citizens for all they do to keep the township safe. It really is quite an accomplishment.”

See the list of New Jersey towns that made the top 100:

• Washington Township (Morris): 4
• Chatham Township: 22
• Hillsdale: 24
• Westwood: 28
• Sparta Township: 34
• Bergenfield: 38
• Branchburg Township: 39
• Clinton Township: 41
• Ridgefield: 42
• Woolwich Township: 45
• New Milford: 46
• Warren Township: 47
• Mahwah Township: 51
• Verona: 55
• Dumont: 56
• Florence Township: 57
• West Caldwell Township: 59
• Monroe Township: 61
• Wyckoff Township: 64
• Hasbrouck Heights: 66
• Montgomery Township: 67
• Ringwood: 69
• Bernards Township: 78
• Plainsboro Township: 79
• Hillsborough Township: 81
• Hopewell Township: 84
• Kinnelon: 89
• Glen Rock: 90
• Cedar Grove Township: 94
• Palisades Park: 97
• River Edge: 100

With reporting by Jason Kostenblatt