New Jersey suburbs named among safest in the US

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EDGEWATER, N,J, - When looking for one of the safest places to live in the country, New Jersey residents don't have to wander too far.

What we know:

A recent study named Edgewater and Fort Lee among the "Safest Suburbs in America in 2025."

Edgewater was ranked No. 8, while Fort Lee came in 18th place.

The title of safest suburb went to Lehi, Utah, for the second year in a year, followed by Bethesda, Maryland, and Great Falls, Virginia.

Top 20 safest suburbs

1. Lehi, Utah
2. Bethesda, Maryland
3. Great Falls, Virginia
4. Rockville, Maryland
5. Dacula, Georgia
6. Buford, Georgia
7. Layton, Utah
8. Edgewater, New Jersey
9. McKinney, Texas
10. Frisco, Texas
11. Gretna, Nebraska
12. Noblesville, Indiana
13. Fishers, Indiana
14. Highland Park, Illinois
15. Carmel, Indiana
16. Lexington, Massachusetts
17. Brownsburg, Indiana
18. Fort Lee, New Jersey
19. Spring, Texas
20. Canton, Georgia

By the numbers:

The rankings are based on reported crime, deadly car crashes, drug overdose deaths and excessive drinking for 360 locations within a 15-to-45-minute drive from 100 of the largest cities in the U.S.

Edgewater

• Population: 14,544
• Violent crime per capita: 0.0006
• Property crime per capita: 0.0142
• Number of traffic deaths per 100,000 people: 4.3982
• Number of drug overdose deaths per 100,000 people: 19.2795
• Percentage of adults reporting excessive drinking: 18.52%
• Median monthly housing costs: $2,769
• Median household income: $137,847

Fort Lee

• Population: 39,818
• Violent crime per capita: 0.0076
• Property crime per capita: 0.0262
• Number of traffic deaths per 100,000 people: 4.3982
• Number of drug overdose deaths per 100,000 people: 19.2795
• Percentage of adults reporting excessive drinking: 18.52%
• Median monthly housing costs: $2,055
• Median household income: $105,535

Here's how the safest suburb, Lehi, Utah compares:

• Population: 81,039
• Violent crime per capita: 0.0072
• Property crime per capita: 0.0158
• Number of traffic deaths per 100,000 people: 5.6054
• Number of drug overdose deaths per 100,000 people: 11.8716
• Percentage of adults reporting excessive drinking: 9.39%
• Median monthly housing costs: $1,881
• Median household income: $125,860