Carteret, NJ has a lower rate of violent and property crime compared to the national average. With a violent crime rate of 14.1 compared to the US average of 22.7, residents in Carteret can feel relatively safe in their community. However, this does not mean that crime is non-existent in this New Jersey town. Property crime, with a rate of 21.1, is also below the national average of 35.4, but it is still a concern for local law enforcement and residents alike. Despite these lower crime rates, it is important for the community to remain vigilant and work together to prevent and address any criminal activity.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Carteret violent crime is 14.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Carteret property crime is 21.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.