Middletown Ranked Fifth Safest Town in U.S. to Raise a Child

Middletown, NJ - Good news, Middletown: Safewise, a home security and safety advice website, has ranked Middletown the safest place in New Jersey and the fifth safest place in the United States to raise a child.

Middletown came in #5 in their newly released report, The 30 Safest Cities to Raise a Child. New Jersey dominated their list, actually, with Old Bridge Township at #6 and South Brunswick Township at #10. The study looked at violent crime data from the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report, state graduation rates, and school rankings. They also looked for unique programs that were kid-friendly.

Here's what Safewise said:

5. Middletown Township, New Jersey

If you’re thinking about starting a family in Middletown Township, go with your gut. This coastal city has been voted one of the “Best Places to Live” by MONEY Magazine four times — most recently in 2014. We think this has to do with the town’s interest in resident education. Once a month, parents can meet with a certified Traffic Safety Officer to learn how to install car seats correctly. With programs like these, you can tell Middletown Township, NJ cares about every child’s wellbeing.

Top photo: Middletown Police Sergeant Kevin Gardiner talks with campers at the Middletown Fire Academy during Police Youth Week.