Newark, NJ Crime Rates & Crime Map

Reported Annual Crime In Newark

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Newark_{/100k people}	New Jersey_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	8,945	n/a (estimate)	3,178	1,790	2,837
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Newark_{/100k people}	New Jersey_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Murder	100	n/a	35.5	4.2	5.3
Rape	99	n/a	35.2	16.2	40.4
Robbery	1,334	n/a	474.0	100.4	102.8
Assault	1,104	n/a	392.3	124.2	248.5
Violent crime	2,637	n/a (estimate)	937	245	386
Burglary	1,138	n/a	404.3	282.7	468.9
Theft	3,048	n/a	1,083.0	1,135.2	1,745.0
Vehicle theft	2,122	n/a	754.0	126.6	236.9
Property crime	6,308	n/a (estimate)	2,241	1,545	2,451

When reviewing the above table, you see a comprehensive overview of all annual crimes reported in Newark, NJ. All reported Newark, NJ crimes are shown and for assessment, each particular crime is demonstrated, establishing an accurate total that represents any crimes committed for every 100,000 residents. You'll also notice that the crimes are distributed into two separate categories, being; violent crimes and property crimes. In addition, the table also demonstrates that the Newark, NJ overall crime rate is 78% higher than in comparison to the New Jersey average; and is also 12% higher than compared to the national average. Specifically regarding violent crimes in Newark, NJ, the rate is 282% higher than compared to the New Jersey average, and 143% higher than when paralleled to the national average. When comparing property crime, Newark, NJ comes in at 45% higher than to the average seen in New Jersey, and 9% lower than the overall national average.

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

Did you know?

The overall crime rate in Newark is 12% higher than the national average.
For every 100,000 people, there are 8.71 daily crimes that occur in Newark.
Newark is safer than 9% of the cities in the United States.
In Newark you have a 1 in 32 chance of becoming a victim of any crime.
The number of total year over year crimes in Newark has decreased by 11%.

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Daily Crime In Newark (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Newark, NJ per 100,000 residents. Additionally, daily crime statistics are also listed for New Jersey as well as national figures. In Newark, NJ the total number of daily crimes is 1.78 times more than the New Jersey average and 1.12 times more than the national average. Violent crime statistics in Newark, NJ are 3.82 times more than the New Jersey average and 2.43 times more than the national average. Regarding crimes committed against personal property, Newark, NJ has a daily crime rate that is 1.45 times more than the New Jersey average and 1.09 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is Newark (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in the Newark, NJ area in comparison to other New Jersey communities and all other cities throughout the United States? The evidence provided by these graphs show Newark, NJ being safer than 4% of cities in New Jersey and 9% of cities across the United States as a whole. This is evident by tracking New Jersey cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Newark, NJ. In conclusion, Newark, NJ now ranks below average in comparison to all United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Newark

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Newark is 1 in 107

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Newark is 1 in 45

The chance of being a victim of crime in Newark is 1 in 32

Have you ever worried about your odds of becoming a crime victim in Newark, NJ? The above illustrations display your chances being the victim of property crimes, violent crimes, or either crime. In Newark, NJ your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 107. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 45 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Newark, NJ is 1 in 32.

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

The year over year change in crime helps to understand whether crime in Newark, NJ is on the rise or declining. Analysts use this measure in order to eliminate the effect of changes in crime by the season. Year over year change in crime is shown for violent, property and total crimes per 100,000 people in the graph above. Clearly, the violent crime rate in Newark, NJ has increased by 93%, while the property crime rate in Newark, NJ has decreased by 28% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Newark, NJ has decreased by 11% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Newark police department

Item	Newark	New Jersey	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	1,322	14,540	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	4.7	5.7	3.3

There are a total of 1,322 Newark police officers. This results in 4.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 16.2% less than the New Jersey average and 45.8% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in New Jersey

State	Total offenders	New Jersey_/100K	National_/100K
New Jersey	3,924	47	222

There are a total of 3,924 sex offenders in New Jersey. This yields a total of 47 sex offenders in New Jersey per 100,000 residents which is 79% 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 Milford, NJ	16,682	12	244	256
Cresskill, NJ	8,745	23	329	352
Bergenfield, NJ	27,513	29	358	387
North Caldwell, NJ	6,519	0	431	431
New Providence, NJ	12,434	8	449	457
Tenafly, NJ	14,821	27	457	484
Caldwell, NJ	7,967	76	416	492
Newark, NJ	280,139	937	2,241	3,178

Cities with similar population

City, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Toledo, OH	280,854	1,192	4,020	5,213
Plano, TX	279,088	138	1,901	2,039
Greensboro, NC	282,177	516	3,795	4,311
Henderson, NV	277,872	212	1,881	2,092
Lincoln, NE	273,018	358	3,105	3,463
Newark, NJ	280,139	937	2,241	3,178

Source: The Newark, NJ crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2016. 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.