Edgewater, a small town in Bergen County, has been recognized as one of the safest places to live in the United States, according to a recent study by SmartAsset. The town ranked among the top 10 in the 2024 America’s Safest Suburbs report, which analyzed crime data across the country.
The study highlighted Edgewater’s low crime rates and strong community safety measures as key factors in its ranking. The town’s proximity to New York City and its tight-knit community contributed to its high safety rating.
This recognition marks a significant achievement for Edgewater, reinforcing its reputation as a desirable place to live in New Jersey.
The America’s Safest Suburbs study by SmartAsset considered various factors, including violent and property crime rates, to determine the safest suburban areas in the country. Edgewater’s inclusion in the top 10 places it alongside other well-regarded suburban communities nationwide.
America’s Safest Suburbs
The study ranked 360 suburbs by looking at four key factors: violent crime reported per capita, property crime reported per capita, motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 residents, percent of adults engaged in excessive drinking. These are the top 15 suburbs using that criteria.
- Lehi, UT
- Bethesda, MD
- Layton, UT
- Rockville, MD
- Great Falls, VA
- Dacula, GA
- Buford, GA
- Elmhurst, IL
- Oak Brook, IL
- Edgewater, NJ
- Palo Alto, CA
- Noblesville, IN
- Naperville, IL
- Mountain View, CA
- Pacifica, CA
The Safest Towns in NJ, Cont.
Two other NJ suburbs ranked in the top 50 across the nation for safety.
Fort Lee, NJ secured the #17 spot, while Hoboken sits at #34.
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