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As of 2017, it is among the safest states in the U.S., as its crime rates are far below nationwide averages, according to a new report by Alarm.org.
River Vale was named the safest municipality in the state, with New Milford trailing in second place.
None of New Jersey’s top 20 safest cities have a violent crime rate reaching 1 incident per 1,000, or 5 property crimes per 1,000. Those looking for a safe place to raise a family in New Jersey have a slew of options to choose from, the reports says.
The top 50 safest municipalities in Bergen and Passaic counties include:
- 47. Hasbrouck Heights
- 46. Palisades Park
- 41. Wyckoff
- 37. Oakland
- 36. Glen Rock
- 34. Waldwick
- 33. Mahwah
- 30. River Edge
- 28. Dumont
- 27. Ridgefield
- 23. Ringwood
- 18. Tenafly
- 15. Westwood
- 9. Bergenfield
- 7. Hillsdale
- 2. New Milford
- 1. River Vale
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