The city of Salem, NJ has a significantly higher rate of crime than the US average. The violent crime rate in Salem is 60.7, while the national average is 22.7. Similarly, property crime in Salem is 71.3 which is far greater than the US average of 35.4. This indicates that Salem experiences much higher levels of crime than most other places in the United States and that residents should take caution when out and about in the city.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Salem violent crime is 60.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Salem property crime is 71.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.