Located in the state of New Jersey, Burlington County has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. With a violent crime rate of 9.6, it is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that there is a lower likelihood of encountering violent crimes such as murder, robbery, and assault in the county. However, the property crime rate in Burlington County is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 22 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. While the overall crime rate in Burlington County may be lower than the national average, it is still important for residents and visitors to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and the security of their belongings.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Burlington County violent crime is 9.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Burlington County property crime is 22.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Burlington, New Jersey does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Lakewood township, New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Lakewood township, New Jersey. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.