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    Safest Neighborhoods in New Jersey (2026 Rankings)

    Looking for the safest places to live in New Jersey? We analyzed crime data for 3 neighborhoods and cities to find the areas with the lowest violent crime rates. The national average is 3.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

    Jersey CityNJ
    Violent Crime Rate: 2.1 per 1K
    Home Value: $450,000
    Population: 292,449
    Walk Score: 99/100
    AQI: 74
    Cape MayNJ
    Violent Crime Rate: 2.1 per 1K
    Home Value: $580,000
    Population: 3,607
    Walk Score: 29/100
    AQI: 42
    NewarkNJ
    Violent Crime Rate: 2.1 per 1K
    Home Value: $295,000
    Population: 311,549
    Walk Score: 100/100
    AQI: 74

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