Highland Park, New Jersey has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent data, the violent crime rate is only 7.5, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that the community in Highland Park is generally safe and residents can feel secure in their daily lives. However, the property crime rate in Highland Park is slightly higher than the national average, at 20.8 compared to 35.4. This may indicate that there are some instances of theft, burglary, or vandalism occurring in the area. Despite this, Highland Park remains a relatively peaceful and safe town for its residents, with a lower overall crime rate than many other cities and towns in the United States.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Highland Park violent crime is 7.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Highland Park property crime is 20.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.