Princeton Named One of NJ's 50 Safest Communities

South Brunswick's crime rate is among the lowest among communities of comparable size in the state, prompting one study to name the township one of the top 50 safest communities in New Jersey.  

A report from SafeWise examined crime rates in communities throughout New Jersey to find locations where people would want to live. StreetWise found a similar characteristics among the 50 communities on the list, which included diversity and a commitment to "engaging community programming."

The report from SafeWise described Princeton as follows:

Home to one of America’s most prominent universities, Princeton, New Jersey is a pedestrian friendly community that boasts tree-lined streets and bicycling paths that urge you to leave the car at home. In fact, Princeton was recently honored as a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. Newcomers to suburban Princeton will be greeted by a diverse housing market, a well respected affordable housing program, and a unique Curbside Organic Program.