Elizabeth, NJ Crime Rates & Map

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Total crime 51%

Violent crime 90%

Property crime 43%

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2019 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2020; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Elizabeth_{/100k people}	New Jersey_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	4,824	n/a (estimate)	3,747	1,543	2,489
Murder	7	n/a	5.4	2.9	5.0
Rape	50	n/a	38.8	17.2	42.6
Robbery	384	n/a	298.2	64.5	81.6
Assault	485	n/a	376.7	122.2	250.2
Violent crime	926	n/a (estimate)	719	207	379
Burglary	365	n/a	283.5	184.6	340.5
Theft	2,776	n/a	2,156.1	1,034.7	1,549.5
Vehicle theft	757	n/a	587.9	116.4	219.9
Property crime	3,898	n/a (estimate)	3,028	1,336	2,110

Key findings

Elizabeth crime rates are 51% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Elizabeth are 90% higher than the national average
In Elizabeth you have a 1 in 27 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Elizabeth is safer than 9% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Elizabeth has decreased by 1%

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The Elizabeth crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Elizabeth as reported by the local law enforcement agency. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Elizabeth crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level.

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Daily Crime In Elizabeth (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Elizabeth on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of New Jersey and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Elizabeth (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to New Jersey, are 2.43 times more than the state average and 1.51 times more than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Elizabeth on a daily basis are 3.48 times more than than New Jersey average and 1.90 times more than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Elizabeth are 2.27 times more than the daily state average and 1.43 times more than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Elizabeth (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Elizabeth, New Jersey compared to other areas of New Jersey, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Elizabeth safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Elizabeth is safer than 3% of New Jersey cities, and 9% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in New Jersey, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Elizabeth. At this time, Elizabeth sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Elizabeth

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Elizabeth is 1 in 140

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Elizabeth is 1 in 34

The chance of being a victim of crime in Elizabeth is 1 in 27

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Elizabeth? In Elizabeth, NJ you have a 1 in 140 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 34 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 27 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Elizabeth.

Year Over Year Crime In Elizabeth (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether Elizabeth is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Elizabeth has increased by 3% and the rate of property crime in Elizabeth has decreased by 2%. The total crime rate in Elizabeth has decreased by 1% year to year.

Elizabeth police department

Item	Elizabeth	New Jersey	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	423	14,540	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.3	5.7	3.3

There are a total of 423 Elizabeth police officers. This results in 3.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 40.7% less than the New Jersey average and 3% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in New Jersey

State	Total offenders	New Jersey_/100K	National_/100K
New Jersey	4,539	54	266

There are a total of 4,539 sex offenders in New Jersey. This yields a total of 54 sex offenders in New Jersey per 100,000 residents which is 80% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
New Providence, NJ	12,434	0	258	258
Fanwood, NJ	7,530	26	324	350
North Caldwell, NJ	6,519	75	331	406
Bogota, NJ	8,348	24	393	417
Madison, NJ	16,090	6	423	429
Cliffside Park, NJ	24,661	69	391	460
Westfield, NJ	30,438	13	475	488
Elizabeth, NJ	128,042	719	3,028	3,747

Cities with similar population

City, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Midland, TX	128,051	336	1,916	2,252
Roseville, CA	128,276	183	2,225	2,408
Coral Springs, FL	127,673	144	1,711	1,855
Denton, TX	128,421	234	1,884	2,117
Surprise, AZ	127,492	98	1,478	1,576
Elizabeth, NJ	128,042	719	3,028	3,747

Source: The Elizabeth, NJ crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2018. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.