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Crime & Safety in Salem, NJ

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

Salem has a violent crime rate of 1,553 per 100,000 residents, 309% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 1,042.1 per 100,000, robbery at 404.1, rape at 63.8. The murder rate is 42.5 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,828 per 100,000, 146% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,637, burglary at 1,638, vehicle theft at 553 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 19 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Salem receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent1,552.5/100K
309% above US avg
Murder42.5/100K
575% above US avg
Rape63.8/100K
Robbery404.1/100K
Assault1,042.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,827.7/100K
146% above US avg
Burglary1,637.6/100K
Theft2,637.2/100K
Vehicle Theft553.0/100K
Arson255.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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