Crime & Safety in Edison
Edison's overall crime picture runs genuinely favorable relative to both the surrounding metro area and the national average.
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Learn moreA favorable overall crime index
NeighborhoodScout puts Edison's crime index at approximately 52 -- below both the metro and national averages.
Real odds by crime type
Edison carries 1-in-576 odds of violent-crime victimization and 1-in-54 odds of property-crime victimization, with property crime running somewhat more elevated, consistent with the township's real retail and logistics-corridor density.
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Key takeaways
- Edison's overall crime index runs favorably below both metro and national averages.
- Property crime runs somewhat more elevated than violent crime, consistent with the retail/logistics-corridor density.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement before relocating.
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