Montclair, NJ is a relatively safe place to live due to its low crime rates. The violent crime rate in Montclair is 10.3, which is much lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Montclair is 24.6, which is significantly lower than the US average of 35.4. This means that residents of Montclair can feel safe knowing that the area has low rates of both violent and property crimes when compared to other parts of the country.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Montclair violent crime is 10.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Montclair property crime is 24.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.