Are Cities Safe in New Jersey?
Cities in New Jersey average a MoveScore safety sub-score of 56/100, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data across 4 tracked cities. The safest tracked city is Newark (safety 62/100, MoveScore 42). By composite MoveScore, the top-ranked New Jersey city is Passaic (grade C, 68/100).
New Jersey Safety Snapshot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Tracked Cities | 12 |
| State-Average MoveScore | 53/100 |
| Average Safety Score (FBI) | 56/100 |
| Safest Tracked City | Newark |
Sources: FBI UCR
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Safety scores are normalized from FBI UCR violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents.