Trenton, NJ Crime


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Trenton, NJ has unfortunately gained a reputation for high crime rates, especially when compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Trenton is at a staggering 61.6, while the average for the entire country is 22.7. This means that residents of Trenton are more than twice as likely to experience violent crime compared to the rest of the US. Property crime is also a significant issue in Trenton, with a rate of 37.9 compared to the national average of 35.4. These alarming numbers paint a picture of a city struggling with crime and its consequences. However, it is important to note that these statistics are just a part of the larger context of Trenton and do not define the community and its people.

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

Trenton violent crime is 61.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Trenton property crime is 37.9. (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
Trenton, NJ Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
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Pop. Miles Data
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Falls township (Bucks County), PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32018
Ewing, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Hamilton township (Mercer County), NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Yardley, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52018
Lower Makefield, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52018
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
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Hamilton township (Mercer County), NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Bristol township, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock92019
Bensalem, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132018
Abington, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock202019
Franklin township (Somerset County), NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock212019

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

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Over 15 years ago

Trenton used to be a nice place to live I was born here but moved away in my early teens. I still had family in Trenton and therefore visited often, the city is now  More

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Over 15 years ago

If you're a person who likes the dramatic change is seasons, then this is the place for you. I want to move toa place where it's basically mild weather...not one day  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm born and raised in Trenton New Jersey and like most cities in the northeast it's seen better days. That's not to say that life here isn't enjoyable. You do have  More

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