Most Dangerous Cities in NEW JERSEY in 2012

Newark, based on violent crimes per capita, was the most dangerous city in NEW JERSEY in 2012

State City Per 100,000 Population Violent Crimes
NEW JERSEY Newark 1,155 278,906 3,220
NEW JERSEY Paterson 1,055 147,148 1,552
NEW JERSEY Elizabeth 797 126,281 1,007
NEW JERSEY Jersey City 734 251,554 1,847
NEW JERSEY Woodbridge Township 121 100,612 122
NEW JERSEY Edison Township 121 101,007 122