Essex County, New Jersey Crime Rate
Population: 863,728 • FBI UCR
95Score
A
Very Safe
54
Violent Crimes
6/100k
96
Property Crimes
11/100k
863,728
Population
A
Safety Grade
Is Essex County Safe?
Essex County has a safety score of 95/100 (grade A, Very Safe). Its violent crime rate of 6 per 100k is 98% below the national average of 380 per 100k.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Essex County, New Jersey safe?
Essex County has a safety score of 95/100 (grade A, Very Safe), based on FBI crime data for the county.
What is the crime rate in Essex County?
Essex County has a violent crime rate of 6 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 11 per 100,000.
How is the safety score calculated?
Safety scores combine violent crime rates, property crime rates, and population from the FBI Uniform Crime Report. Scores range 0-100, with higher being safer.
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