Jersey City, NJ Crime


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Jersey City, NJ has seen a high level of crime in recent years, with both violent and property crime rates above the national averages. According to , the city's violent crime rate is 26.3, which is higher than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Jersey City are at a greater risk of becoming victims of violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the property crime rate in Jersey City is 27.1, compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes like burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. With these statistics in mind, it is important for individuals living in or visiting Jersey City to take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their belongings.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Jersey City violent crime is 26.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Jersey City property crime is 27.1. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Jersey City, NJ Crime History
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Over 12 years ago

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Over 16 years ago

Jersey City has improved over the past 10-15 years, especially Downtown Jersey City. It has the charm of brownstone homes and the appeal of new high rise condo  More

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Over 17 years ago

I'm fairly young but I grew up in this city, and it's not that bad. Some people say it's dangerous and I beg to differ. If you come from the suburbs perhaps you may feel  More

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