Dover, NJ has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 12.8 per 1,000 residents. However, this does not mean that the town is completely free of crime. In fact, its property crime rate of 22.1 is also lower than the national average of 35.4. This shows that crime is still a prevalent issue in Dover, although it may not be as severe as in other parts of the country. Despite efforts to decrease crime, it is important for residents to remain vigilant and take precautions to protect themselves and their property. As compared to the rest of the US, Dover may seem like a relatively safe place, but it is still important to be aware of the potential dangers and work towards maintaining a safe community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Dover violent crime is 12.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Dover property crime is 22.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.