Crime Rate in Newark, New Jersey (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Newark based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Newark has a violent crime rate of 581.2 per 100,000 residents, 62% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Newark is 12.6 per 100K, with 39 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime increased by 18.8% compared to the previous year.
- →Newark's violent crime rate is above the New Jersey state average of 217.7/100K.
309,708
Population
581.2
Violent Rate
12.6
Murder Rate
1957.3
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Newark increased by +18.8% from the previous year. The city is currently on a volatile trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Newark by type:
2.2%
Murder
7.0%
Rape
24.6%
Robbery
66.3%
Assault
How Newark Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 309,708 | 581.2 | 12.6 | 1957.3 |
| 2023 | 303,827 | 489.4 | 17.4 | 2220.0 |
| 2022 | 304,311 | 519.9 | 17.4 | 1820.2 |
| 2021 | 295,039 | 490.1 | 20.3 | 1456.8 |
| 2020 | 282,242 | 528.6 | 19.8 | 1618.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Newark?
Newark has a violent crime rate of 581.2 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1957.3 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Newark safe?
Newark receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 91th percentile for safety.
How does Newark compare to the national average?
Newark's violent crime rate of 581.2/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.