Newark, NJ Crime Rate
62
Safety Score
C
Average Safety
1,800
Violent Crimes
581.2 per 100k residents
6,062
Property Crimes
1957.3 per 100k residents
7,862
Total Incidents
2538.5 per 100k residents
62/100
Safety Score
Grade: C
Is Newark Safe?
Newark has a safety score of 62/100, which is above average. The city reported 1,800 violent crimes and 6,062 property crimes according to the latest FBI data.
With a violent crime rate of 581.2 per 100,000 residents, Newark is above the national average of 380 per 100k.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newark's crime rate?
Newark has a total crime rate of 2538.5 per 100,000 residents, with 581.2 violent crimes and 1957.3 property crimes per 100k.
How does Newark's crime rate compare to the national average?
The violent crime rate is above the US average of 380 per 100k. Property crime is below the national average of 2,000 per 100k.
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