Most Dangerous Cities in NEW JERSEY in 2011

Newark, based on violent crimes per capita, was the most dangerous city in NEW JERSEY in 2011

State City Per 100,000 Population Violent Crimes
NEW JERSEY Newark 1,166 278,064 3,243
NEW JERSEY Elizabeth 1,049 125,386 1,315
NEW JERSEY Paterson 1,016 146,685 1,490
NEW JERSEY Jersey City 767 248,423 1,906
NEW JERSEY Edison Township 142 100,300 142