Newark, New Jersey has been facing high levels of crime in recent years. In fact, according to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Newark is almost double the national average at 52 per 1,000 residents. This is a concerning trend that has been plaguing the city for some time now. As a resident of Newark, I have seen the impact of this high crime rate in my community. It is not just violent crime that is an issue, but also property crime, which is also higher than the national average at 39.4 per 1,000 residents. These numbers paint a grim picture of the safety and security in Newark, and it is important for local authorities to address this issue effectively.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Newark violent crime is 52.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Newark property crime is 39.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.