New Providence, NJ Crime


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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.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
New Providence, NJ Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
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Pop. Miles Data
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Berkeley Heights, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22019
Summit, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22019
Chatham township, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22019
Mountainside, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32019
Chatham borough, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
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Property
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Pop. Miles Data
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Berkeley Heights, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22019
Summit, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22019
Chatham township, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22019
Springfield township, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Madison, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019

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Highest in the nation. Escape if you  More

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Over 16 years ago

New Providence, once an adorable, comfortable, quiet town is turning for the  More

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Over 17 years ago

We moved to New Providence last summer and it is one of the nicest places I have lived. Quiet, safe with great schools and great surrounding towns. It borders Chatham  More

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