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Crime & Safety in Newark, NJ

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Newark has a violent crime rate of 619 per 100,000 residents, 63% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 330.1 per 100,000, robbery at 226.0, rape at 42.6. The murder rate is 20.3 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,641 per 100,000, 16% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 837, burglary at 256, vehicle theft at 548 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 15 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Newark receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Newark vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent619.0/100K
63% above US avg
Murder20.3/100K
221% above US avg
Rape42.6/100K
Robbery226.0/100K
Assault330.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,641.0/100K
16% below US avg
Burglary256.2/100K
Theft837.2/100K
Vehicle Theft547.6/100K
Arson7.5/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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