Is Jersey City safe? Listed below are the safest neighborhoods in Jersey City for 2026. Rankings are based on total crimes per 100,000 people for each neighborhood when compared to the Jersey City average. Total crimes include both violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, assault) and property crimes (burglary, theft, vehicle theft). Total crimes include crime data provided by local law enforcement agencies and if not available, could also include estimates based on various demographic data.

Population 39,816
-60%
Number of Crimes 1,036 crimes / 100k people
60% less crime than Jersey City
Population 14,899
-60%
Number of Crimes 1,036 crimes / 100k people
60% less crime than Jersey City
Population 642
-60%
Number of Crimes 1,036 crimes / 100k people
60% less crime than Jersey City
Population 52,136
4%
Number of Crimes 2,684 crimes / 100k people
4% more crime than Jersey City
Population 1,052
5%
Number of Crimes 2,709 crimes / 100k people
5% more crime than Jersey City
Population 27,731
13%
Number of Crimes 2,929 crimes / 100k people
13% more crime than Jersey City
Population 21,309
14%
Number of Crimes 2,940 crimes / 100k people
14% more crime than Jersey City
Population 4,004
17%
Number of Crimes 3,031 crimes / 100k people
17% more crime than Jersey City
Population 24,319
25%
Number of Crimes 3,235 crimes / 100k people
25% more crime than Jersey City
Population 50,414
27%
Number of Crimes 3,298 crimes / 100k people
27% more crime than Jersey City
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