Keyport, NJ Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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16%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

49%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

9%

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}	Keyport_{/100k people}	New Jersey_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	126	n/a (estimate)	1,782	1,645	2,119
Murder	1	n/a	14.1	2.3	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	17.3	37.5
Robbery	3	n/a	42.4	49.3	60.6
Assault	9	n/a	127.3	148.8	256.1
Violent crime	13	n/a (estimate)	184	218	359
Burglary	11	n/a	155.5	145.3	229.2
Theft	98	n/a	1,385.8	1,119.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	4	n/a	56.6	162.6	258.8
Property crime	113	n/a (estimate)	1,598	1,427	1,760

Keyport crime map

The Keyport crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Keyport 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 Keyport crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Keyport 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

Keyport crime rates are 16% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Keyport are 49% lower than the national average
In Keyport you have a 1 in 57 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Keyport is safer than 54% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Keyport has increased by 2%

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Daily Crime In Keyport (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Keyport, per 100,000 residents. In Keyport, the total number of daily crimes is 1.08 times more than the New Jersey average and 1.19 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Keyport are 1.18 times less than the New Jersey average and 1.95 times less than the national average. For property crime, Keyport has a daily crime rate that is 1.12 times more than the New Jersey average and 1.10 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is Keyport (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Keyport to every other city in New Jersey, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Keyport safe? The gauges above illustrate that Keyport is safer than 27% of every city located within New Jersey along with 54% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in New Jersey and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Keyport, NJ is ranked above average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Keyport

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Keyport is 1 in 544

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Keyport is 1 in 63

The chance of being a victim of crime in Keyport is 1 in 57

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Keyport? In Keyport, you have a 1 in 544 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 63. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Keyport, NJ is 1 in 57.

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

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Keyport is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Keyport has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 119% in Keyport, while property crimes in Keyport have decreased by 4%. Total crime has increased by 2% year over year.

Keyport police department

Item	Keyport	New Jersey	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	20	14,540	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.7	5.7	3.3

There are a total of 20 Keyport police officers. This results in 2.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 51.4% less than the New Jersey average and 15.5% 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}
Matawan, NJ	8,696	0	20	20
Interlaken, NJ	747	0	123	123
South River, NJ	15,874	49	99	148
Fair Haven, NJ	5,833	16	181	198
Navesink, NJ	1,331	31	200	231
Monmouth Beach, NJ	3,226	31	218	249
Helmetta, NJ	2,232	40	322	362
Keyport, NJ	7,005	184	1,598	1,782

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Dahlonega, GA	7,004	106	545	651
Shamokin, PA	7,007	459	695	1,154
Archbald, PA	7,003	133	466	599
Commerce, GA	7,008	301	1,546	1,847
St. Augustine Beach, FL	7,010	87	462	549
Keyport, NJ	7,005	184	1,598	1,782

Source: The Keyport, 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.