In recent years, Lafayette, NJ has seen a significant decrease in both violent and property crime rates, according to the latest statistics. With a violent crime rate of 8.5, well below the national average of 22.7, residents of Lafayette can feel a sense of safety and security in their community. As for property crime, the rate stands at 27.6, which is also lower than the US average of 35.4. These numbers are a testament to the efforts of local law enforcement and community members to combat crime and keep Lafayette a safe place to live and work. While there is always room for improvement, the town of Lafayette can take pride in their lower crime rates, making it an attractive place for individuals and families to call home.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lafayette violent crime is 8.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Lafayette property crime is 27.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Lafayette, New Jersey does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Franklin borough (Sussex County), New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Franklin borough (Sussex County), New Jersey. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.