Most Dangerous Cities in NEW JERSEY in 2017

Newark, based on violent crimes per capita, was the most dangerous city in NEW JERSEY in 2017

State City Per 100,000 Population Violent Crimes
NEW JERSEY Newark 896 283,673 2,543
NEW JERSEY Elizabeth 797 129,726 1,034
NEW JERSEY Paterson 696 147,690 1,028
NEW JERSEY Jersey City 510 267,906 1,365
NEW JERSEY Edison Township 109 102,699 112
NEW JERSEY Woodbridge Township 102 102,129 104
NEW JERSEY Lakewood Township 92 102,759 95