Yes there Still Are 4 NJ Towns Where Residents Leave Doors Unlocked at Night

• 4 NJ towns are considered safe enough to leave doors unlocked at night. 
• The safest is Middletown Township, followed by Vernon Township, then Evesham Township, and Washington Township.
• Infographic showing America’s most trusting towns.

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Grandparents often talk about an era in which homes would be left unlocked at night, unconcerned about any threats to their security. Times have certainly changed, and for millions across America, it would be unthinkable in this day and age to leave their home unlocked at night. Yet, there are pockets of America where this trust in community safety still endures. AutomateLife.net commissioned a comprehensive study to find out where in America people are still comfortable enough to embrace the old-world charm of an unlocked front door as night falls. They surveyed 3,000 respondents and the places that made up the top 5 were as follows:

 

#1

Hollister, California leads the pack, heralded for its safety, coming in as the 30th safest city in the state. Here, residents enjoy quiet streets and low crime rates, with violent crime at 2.8 and property crime at 7.7 incidents per 1,000 residents in 2020, indicating a downward trend and a stable sense of security.

#2

Madison, Mississippi emerges as a beacon of safety, with its crime rates a shadow of the national figures—54% lower overall. It’s a place where porch swings and neighborly chats are as common as the magnolias blooming in profusion, and a sense of belonging is as deeply rooted as the oaks lining the historic district.

#3

In New Braunfels, Texas, affordability meets community charm, and the crime rate sits 35% lower than the national figure. This town is known for its welcoming atmosphere, rich German heritage, and family-friendly events that underscore its community-focused spirit.

#4

Owatonna, Minnesota stands proud in 4th place, its safety a product of community bonds and vigilant protectors of peace. Here, the crime rate is comfortably lower than other cities of its size, fostering a warmth that extends beyond the friendly “Minnesota Nice.”

#5

Finally, the coastal charm of Barnstable, Massachusetts is evident not just in its maritime heritage but also in its security. With a 1 in 94 chance of encountering crime, this enclave of Cape Cod holds tight to a legacy of colonial architecture and oceanfront tranquility, outpacing similar communities in safety and splendor.

New Jersey has 4 of the most trusting towns in America:

#6

Middletown Township is known for its rich history, community spirit, and safety. Recognized as a bedroom community of New York City, Middletown has been listed in CNNMoney.com’s Top 100 Best Places to Live multiple times due to its affluence, low crime rates, public school system, and location at the Jersey Shore​​. It was also named by SafeWise as the fifth-safest city in America to raise a child in 2016​​.

#13

Vernon Township is considered a safe place to live for several reasons, as indicated by various statistics. The total Crime Index for Vernon is 80, where 100 represents the safest. This indicates that Vernon is safer than 80% of U.S. neighborhoods. The chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime in Vernon are 1 in 10,000, which is significantly lower than the New Jersey state average of 1 in 595​​. Furthermore, Vernon Township has shown an overall downward trend in crime over the past 21 years, with both violent crime and property crime decreasing.

#18

Evesham Township has shown an overall downward trend in both violent and property crime over a 21-year period. This ongoing decline suggests that the crime rate in Evesham Township for 2023 is expected to be lower than in 2019. In 2019, Evesham Township’s violent crime rate was 83.01% lower than the national average, and its property crime rate was 46.28% lower than the national average. Compared to the state of New Jersey, Evesham Township’s violent crime rate was 68.85% lower and its property crime rate was 15.15% lower​​.

#32

Washington Township is considered an exceptionally safe place to live, largely due to its remarkably low crime rates. The annual crime rate is just 2 per one thousand people, which significantly lowers the odds of becoming a victim of crime. This places the township among the safest communities in both New Jersey and the nation.

Infographic showing the towns/cities of America where residents are most likely to leave doors unlocked at night

“Through our comprehensive study, we’ve uncovered that the spirit of community trust is still very much alive in certain American towns,” says smart home expert Marty Spargo of AutomateLife.net. “These places stand as testaments to the possibility of a society where people feel secure enough to leave their doors unlocked. It’s a remarkable reflection of the local commitment to safety and neighborliness in today’s fast-paced world.”

 

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