Rahway, New Jersey Crime Rate
4 years of data (2020–2024) · Population: 30,512
Key Insights
- →Rahway has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 180.3 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 7.5% from the previous year.
- →Crime trajectory: volatile — based on 4 years of data.
- →Safer than 43% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.22 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
180.3
+7.5% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
809.5
247 total
vs National Avg
↓ -50%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 55
Murder0
Rape9
Robbery10
Aggravated Assault36
Property Crime: 247
Burglary31
Larceny-Theft179
Motor Vehicle Theft37
Arson3
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30,512 | 55 | 180.3 | 0 | 247 | 809.5 |
| 2023 | 29,812 | 50 | 167.7 | 0 | 313 | 1049.9 |
| 2022 | 30,149 | 42 | 139.3 | 1 | 294 | 975.2 |
| 2020 | 30,157 | 43 | 142.6 | 1 | 201 | 666.5 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
A
Safety Grade for Rahway
Based on violent crime rate of 180.3 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 43% of cities
Similar Cities
Cities with similar population and crime profile (in different states):
National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.