The town of New Providence, NJ has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to the latest data, the violent crime rate in New Providence is 7, while the national average is 22.7. This means that residents in New Providence have a lower chance of experiencing a violent crime compared to other areas in the country. However, the property crime rate in New Providence is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 13.4 compared to 35.4. This could be attributed to the town's proximity to major cities like New York City, making it a target for property crimes. Overall, New Providence has a relatively safe environment, but residents should still take precautions to protect their property.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
New Providence violent crime is 7.0. (The US average is 22.7)
New Providence property crime is 13.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.