Morristown, NJ Crime


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Morristown, New Jersey has seen a decrease in crime rates in recent years, making it a relatively safe place to live. According to background information, the violent crime rate in Morristown is 20.7, lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Morristown is slightly higher at 27.8 compared to the national average of 35.4. Despite this, Morristown has implemented various safety measures and community programs to combat crime and ensure the safety of its residents. While there are still occasional instances of crime in the city, the overall trend shows a decline in both violent and property crimes, making Morristown a desirable place to live for its low crime rates.

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

Morristown violent crime is 20.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Morristown property crime is 27.8. (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
Morristown, NJ Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
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Pop. Miles Data
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Morris, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock12019
Morris Plains, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32019
Hanover, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32019
Madison, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Harding, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
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Morris, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock12019
Hanover, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32019
Madison, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Florham Park, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52019
Chatham township, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62019

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Over 11 years ago

Morristown has great stores and restaurants. We love the easy access to NYC (50 minute train ride). Cost of living is pretty high (due to taxes) and the weather can be  More

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Hello all, I am new here was asked to comment on my area of the planet where I have lived for the last 12 years. Morristown is the county seat of Morris County. The  More

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Over 17 years ago

Morristown has a great variety of opportunities in many ways. A close 50 minute commute to Manhattan, it is very metropolitan while also has the best of suburban and  More

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