Monroe Township Ranked Safest City in State and Sixth Safest City in Nation
MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. – MARCH 23, 2022 – Monroe Township has been ranked the safest city in New Jersey and the sixth safest city in America according to the 2022 edition of MoneyGeek’s Safest Small Cities and Towns in America report. The Township’s ranking improved from fourth in the state and 10th in the country in the 2021 report.
MoneyGeek, a personal finance technology company, analyzed crime statistics in cit
ies and towns across the country with 30,000 – 100,000 residents to determine the safest and least safe communities in the nation. The ranking is based on analysis of FBI standardized crime statistics and population data. Review the full report at https://www.moneygeek.com/living/safest-cities/small-cities-and-towns-in-america/
“Keeping our residents safe comes before anything else we do for our community. The Monroe Township Police Department, led by Chief Michael Biennas is second to none,” said Mayor Stephen Dalina. “Township Council and I are immensely thankful and proud of the daily work of our men and women in blue. We are committed to providing our police force with the necessary resources to be most effective. This recognition year after year is a testament to their hard work.”
In light of a recent statewide trend involving car burglaries and thefts, including some in Monroe earlier this year, the Monroe Township Police Department has prepared a crime prevention video with important tips regarding vehicle security and scams. The video was shared through multiple community outreach channels and can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6yA33QT2zQ
“The Monroe Township Police Department keeps a close eye on local, regional and national safety issues and trends, particularly as they relate to our community. This is a team effort with the community at large and we are committed to keeping crime rates very low through keen observation and quick
action,” said Chief Michael Biennas. “We are thankful to Mayor Dalina and Township Council for continuing to support our efforts by providing the appropriate and necessary resources.”
The Monroe Township Police Department comprises 66 sworn officers. The Department consists of a detective bureau, a juvenile/youth services bureau, a domestic unit, a traffic safety bureau and has an officer assigned to senior citizen crime prevention.
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All media inquiries may be directed to the Monroe Township’s Public Information Officer Stacey Kennedy at 732-521-4400 or