Located in Wise County, Texas, the small town of Newark has a lower than average crime rate when compared to the rest of the United States. However, this does not mean that crime does not exist within its borders. As of 2021, the violent crime rate in Newark is 17.5, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that while there is still a presence of violent crime in Newark, it is relatively less prevalent compared to other areas in the country. Similarly, the property crime rate in Newark is 32.2, which is also lower than the national average of 35.4. These statistics show that while Newark is not immune to crime, it is a relatively safer place to live in compared to other areas in the US. However, it is important for residents and law enforcement to continue working together to maintain and improve the safety of the community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Newark violent crime is 17.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Newark property crime is 32.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Newark, Texas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Pelican Bay, Texas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Pelican Bay, Texas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.