Essex County, NJ Crime


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Essex, NJ County has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the rate of violent crime in this county is 17.3, while the US average is 22.7. This is good news for residents and visitors of Essex, as it indicates that the community is relatively safe. However, property crime is still a concern, with a rate of 30.3 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that individuals living in or visiting Essex, NJ County should still take precautions to protect their property. Despite this, the lower rate of violent crime is a positive aspect for the community and efforts should be made to maintain and improve it.

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

Essex County violent crime is 17.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Essex County property crime is 30.3. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Essex, New Jersey does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Newark, New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Newark, New Jersey. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
East Orange, NJ Crime History
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