Elmer, NJ Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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55%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

100%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

46%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Elmer_{/100k people}	New Jersey_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	13	n/a (estimate)	945	1,645	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	2.3	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	17.3	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	49.3	60.6
Assault	0	n/a	0.0	148.8	256.1
Violent crime	0	n/a (estimate)	0	218	359
Burglary	3	n/a	218.0	145.3	229.2
Theft	9	n/a	654.1	1,119.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	72.7	162.6	258.8
Property crime	13	n/a (estimate)	945	1,427	1,760

Elmer crime map

The Elmer crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Elmer as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Elmer crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Elmer crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Elmer crime rates are 55% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Elmer are 100% lower than the national average
In Elmer you have a 1 in 106 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Elmer is safer than 83% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Elmer has increased by 27%

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Daily Crime In Elmer (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Elmer

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Elmer is 0

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Elmer is 1 in 106

The chance of being a victim of crime in Elmer is 1 in 106

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

Elmer police department

Item	Elmer	New Jersey	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	2	14,540	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.4	5.7	3.3

There are a total of 2 Elmer police officers. This results in 1.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 74.7% less than the New Jersey average and 56% less 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	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Pitman, NJ	8,785	22	286	308
Richwood, NJ	3,967	66	434	500
Alloway, NJ	1,474	74	487	561
Wenonah, NJ	2,255	75	493	569
Olivet, NJ	1,322	84	547	631
Woodstown, NJ	3,445	187	454	641
Swedesboro, NJ	2,583	0	676	676
Elmer, NJ	1,333	0	945	945

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lily Lake, IL	1,333	41	241	281
Sardinia, OH	1,333	138	726	863
Hiram, OH	1,332	82	433	516
Kamiah, ID	1,334	93	295	388
Flemington, PA	1,332	106	616	721
Elmer, NJ	1,333	0	945	945

Source: The Elmer, NJ crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.