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Best for Safety in New Jersey

4 cities ranked · Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime.

Top Cities in New Jersey

  1. #1
    F

    Newark

    Best for Safety score 62 · MoveScore 42

  2. #2
    F

    Lakewood

    Best for Safety score 60 · MoveScore 46

  3. #3
    D

    Jersey City

    Best for Safety score 55 · MoveScore 55

  4. #4
    D

    Paterson

    Best for Safety score 45 · MoveScore 56

Other New Jersey Rankings

Best Overall Cities in New Jersey

Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions.

Best for Water Quality in New Jersey

Cleanest drinking water per EPA SDWIS — fewest violations, highest safety scores.

Best for Air Quality in New Jersey

Cleanest air per EPA AQS — lowest median AQI and fewest unhealthy days.

Best for Public Schools in New Jersey

Strongest public school performance per NCES/EDFacts — highest average proficiency.

Best Fiscal Health in New Jersey

Strongest municipal fiscal health per Census ASPEP — sustainable per-capita spending.

Best for Hospital Care in New Jersey

Highest-rated hospitals per CMS HCAHPS — best patient experience scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in New Jersey ranks highest for best for safety?

Newark, NJ ranks #1 in New Jersey for best for safety with a sub-score of 62/100 (MoveScore 42, grade F).

How many cities in New Jersey are compared?

4 New Jersey cities have enough federal data for this ranking. Cities need at least three of six sub-scores for inclusion.

How is this ranking calculated?

Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime. Sub-scores are normalized to 0-100 and the highest scores rank first.

Sources: FBI UCR, EPA, NCES, Census ASPEP, CMS HCAHPS
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New Jersey-specific ranking using the crime sub-score, normalized to 0-100. Cities need at least three federal sub-scores to be included.