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Crime & Safety in Watchung, NJ

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

Watchung has a violent crime rate of 17 per 100,000 residents, 96% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 16.5 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,286 per 100,000, 170% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,972, burglary at 215, vehicle theft at 99 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 29 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Watchung receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent16.5/100K
96% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault16.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property5,285.8/100K
170% above US avg
Burglary214.7/100K
Theft4,971.9/100K
Vehicle Theft99.1/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)29

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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