Clayton, NJ Crime


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The crime rate in Clayton, NJ is significantly lower than the national average. The violent crime rate in Clayton is 10.6, which is nearly half of the US average of 22.7, indicating that Clayton is a relatively safe area. Additionally, the property crime rate in Clayton is 28.5, which is lower than the US average of 35.4. As a result, Clayton remains an attractive option for those looking for an area with relatively low levels of criminal activity.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Clayton violent crime is 10.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Clayton property crime is 28.5. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Clayton, NJ Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2001152.80013.9138.93264.8500.12570.2194.5
2002109.8013.727.468.63169.6466.52483.5219.5
2003222.8069.627.9125.33801.77522910.5139.3
2004194.3041.641.61113413.3430.12844.5138.8
2005336026.9161.3147.83145.2591.42311.8241.9
2006187.80053.7134.23005.5295.22643.267.1
2007188.3013.412153.82676.25112044.1121
2008199.3013.379.7106.32497.3518.11873106.3
2009118.40013.2105.22539.1578.91894.565.8
2010156.2039.152.165.11796.4390.51340.865.1
2011109.70036.673.11998.53291547.6121.9
2012133.512.112.136.472.81759.3327.6137160.7
20130036.6122.12222.8537.41612.173.3
201460.70036.424.31930.5437.11444.948.6
201572.1002448.11693.9408.51261.424
201682.2011.74723.51868.2411.21421.735.2
2017137.611.534.434.457.31421.7252.21135.134.4
2018116011.634.869.6811.781.2672.558
2019149.302311.5114.8976183.7746.445.9

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Glassboro, NJ154.41,508.819,22832019
Elk, NJ0.0938.94,25042019
Franklin township (Gloucester County), NJ92.21,039.115,43452019
Pitman, NJ45.9631.58,88662019
Monroe township (Gloucester County), NJ70.51,152.337,17462019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Elk, NJ0.0938.94,25042019
Pitman, NJ45.9631.58,88662019
Elmer, NJ76.9384.61,38072019
Newfield, NJ130.1520.51,54282019
South Harrison, NJ32.0416.42,46892019

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