The safest neighborhoods in Trenton, NJ
What makes up this score?Ranked from the 15 Trenton areas we score. Top of the list means low recent crime, steady household income, and streets that stay comfortable on foot into the evening.
- 1Glen AftonTrentonHigh rate of homeownership and well-maintained single-family historic properties71Go, stay aware
- 2Hillcrest (Trenton)TrentonSignificantly higher homeownership and residential stability than the Trenton citywide average64Caution
- 3Mill HillTrentonActive neighborhood association with strong civic engagement and community preservation pride62Caution
- 4The IslandTrentonGeographically isolated layout reduces through-traffic and keeps violent crime rates lower than citywide averages62Caution
- 5Cadwalader HeightsTrentonSignificantly higher homeownership rate and residential stability compared to Trenton citywide averages62Caution
- 6Berkeley Square Historic DistrictTrentonHigh rate of historic homeownership and active neighborhood association engagement compared to city averages.62Caution
- 7Perdicaris PlaceTrentonWell-preserved historic housing stock with high rates of long-term homeownership58Caution
- 8Top RoadTrentonPositioned along the Lawrence border with easier access to suburban amenities and emergency services54Caution
- 9ChambersburgTrentonDense, active commercial corridors along South Clinton Avenue and Chestnut Avenue providing steady daytime foot traffic.52Caution
- 10Central WestTrentonConvenient access to the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail and riverfront areas52Caution
How we score
One score out of 100, weighted first on recent violent and property crime and local news, then on Census economics (income, poverty, employment), housing, education and household access measures. Walk and bike scores are shown separately so transport never inflates a safety number. Scores refresh nightly.