Chatham #1 Safest City in NJ: The SafeWise Report 2015

SafeWise.com     August 3, 2015



New Jersey’s leaders, residents, and law enforcement officers can be proud that their pro-active approach to fighting crime is paying off. Since the last time we reported on New Jersey, violent crime dropped from 4.45 to 2.85 incidents per 1,000 residents, and property crime fell from 26.81 to 18.81 incidents per 1,000 citizens....

1. Chatham Township

Kudos to Chatham Township for being the safest community in New Jersey! We were pleased to discover that Chatham’s police department recently earned Accreditation by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Accreditation Commission. Plus, a community-wide Neighborhood Watch Program just got off the ground here, which exemplifies community involvement in safety.

An outstanding example of law enforcement and citizens working hand in hand to keep crime at bay, Chatham Township reported no incidents of violent crime and enjoys an overall crime rate that’s 85 percent lower than the national average. Chatham also ranked number 14 on the SafeWise 100 Safest Cities in America report.

Violent Crimes per 1,000: 0.00
Property Crimes per 1,000: 3.93 ...


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