Is Newark safe? Listed below are the safest neighborhoods in Newark for 2026. Rankings are based on total crimes per 100,000 people for each neighborhood when compared to the Newark 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 20,861
-7%
Number of Crimes 2,362 crimes / 100k people
7% less crime than Newark
Population 17,357
-4%
Number of Crimes 2,448 crimes / 100k people
4% less crime than Newark
Population 8,406
0%
Number of Crimes 2,542 crimes / 100k people
equal to Newark
Population 44,594
7%
Number of Crimes 2,722 crimes / 100k people
7% more crime than Newark
Population 16,621
10%
Number of Crimes 2,790 crimes / 100k people
10% more crime than Newark
Population 23,499
12%
Number of Crimes 2,840 crimes / 100k people
12% more crime than Newark
Population 17,723
13%
Number of Crimes 2,876 crimes / 100k people
13% more crime than Newark
Population 17,806
16%
Number of Crimes 2,943 crimes / 100k people
16% more crime than Newark
Population 11,249
20%
Number of Crimes 3,040 crimes / 100k people
20% more crime than Newark
Population 5,506
24%
Number of Crimes 3,154 crimes / 100k people
24% more crime than Newark
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