2026 Compare Cities Crime:
Chicago, IL vs River Edge, NJ

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- River Edge has 87% less violent crime than Chicago.
- River Edge has 69% less property crime than Chicago.
 Chicago, ILRiver Edge, NJUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock6.622.7
 Property Crime46.3  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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Reviews for River Edge    2 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

A jewel in suburban New Jersey. Great Playground for Kids, nice family  More

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Over 20 years ago

New Jersey has it's ups and downs If you live in Bergen County you better make 6 figures or your not buying a house in a nice  More

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