Westfield, NJ Crime


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Westfield, NJ is a relatively safe urban area compared to the United States average. The violent crime rate in Westfield, NJ is 7 per 100,000 people, much lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Westfield is 19 per 100,000 people, which is also below the national average of 35.4. This indicates that residents of Westfield can feel secure and safe from criminal activity.

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

Westfield violent crime is 7.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Westfield property crime is 19.0. (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
Westfield, NJ Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000433.36.69.923.11213.7241.4929.343
200116.700106.71174.3214.1923.436.8
200213.203.33.36.61090.4198.386923.1
200339.703.323.213.21082.9142.4897.543.1
200413.303.309.91147.2142.6978.126.5
200556.403.316.636.51088.7175.9882.929.9
200650.106.72023.41125.5220.486540.1
200763.706.76.750.31180.8134.21006.340.3
200820.4006.813.6972.2163.2778.430.6
200937.403.420.413.6937.9197.1717.123.8
201056.906.720.130.1793.5144619.430.1
201132.9009.9231098.1151.2917.329.6
201219.603.36.59.8972.7163.2793.216.3
201301316.29.7806188.5588.229.2
201461.30019.341.9883.4158699.625.8
201525.803.216.16.5829.9125.9681.422.6
201616.403.36.66.6838.1190.663116.4
20179.9003.36.6844.969.3683.192.4
201813.3006.76.7723.180556.586.6
201913.5006.76.7474.930.3377.367.4

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Garwood, NJ22.9802.64,19412019
Scotch Plains, NJ57.4664.423,20722019
Cranford township, NJ16.5833.022,83622019
Fanwood, NJ25.9323.97,30822019
Mountainside, NJ43.6754.96,75422019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Scotch Plains, NJ57.4664.423,20722019
Cranford township, NJ16.5833.022,83622019
Clark, NJ87.41,398.114,73832019
Springfield township, NJ17.0758.715,98532019
Roselle Park, NJ14.7990.513,16942019

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Looking for a simpler life - taxes too high in New  More

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Over 13 years ago

As a resident for over 10 years, overall I have to say that Westfield is one of the most beautiful towns to live in within commuting distance to NYC! Here is a little  More

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Over 14 years ago

My family and I have been here for 11 years! Housing is expensive, but that is really the only downside (and snow!!!) Seriously, it is beautiful, clean, with great  More

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