Elizabeth, NJ is a city that has a higher rate of violent and property crime than the US average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Elizabeth is 42.8 which is almost double the US average of 22.7. In addition, the property crime rate is 45 which is also significantly higher than the US average of 35.4. This demonstrates that Elizabeth has an elevated level of criminal activity compared to other cities in the United States. As a result, residents must be especially vigilant when it comes to taking safety precautions against potential threats in their neighborhood.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Elizabeth violent crime is 42.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Elizabeth property crime is 45.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.