Zip 08861 (Perth Amboy, NJ) Crime

The crime rate in 08861 Perth Amboy, NJ is significantly higher than the US average. The violent crime rate is 52.7, which is more than double the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in 08861 Perth Amboy, NJ is 58.6, which is over 60% higher than the US average of 35.4. This data indicates that there is a considerable amount of crime in 08861 Perth Amboy, NJ and that residents should take extra precautions to protect themselves and their property from potential harm.

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

Perth Amboy (zip 08861) violent crime is 52.7. (The US average is 22.7)

Perth Amboy (zip 08861) property crime is 58.6. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: The city of Perth Amboy, New Jersey does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Perth Amboy, NJ Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2000	489.9	0	27.5	180.9	281.6	3186.8	908.9	1845.2	432.7
2001	475.9	6.3	6.3	157.2	306.1	2813.6	702.4	1647.9	463.3
2002	507.3	2.1	20.7	196.7	287.8	3006.7	741.3	1828.5	436.9
2003	479.2	2.1	6.2	183.8	287.1	2850.5	580.4	1782.6	487.5
2004	315.7	6.1	8.2	131.2	170.1	2105.1	385.4	1389.7	330
2005	343.3	4.1	6.1	120.6	212.5	2452.5	551.8	1590	310.6
2006	423.9	8.2	4.1	194.5	217.1	2381.5	548.8	1505.1	327.6
2007	444.3	6.2	2.1	237.6	198.4	2295.8	386.4	1601.5	307.9
2008	442.1	2	4.1	223.1	212.9	2323.3	442.1	1606.9	274.3
2009	335.4	2	6.1	165.7	161.6	2161.7	423.3	1505.2	233.1
2010	406.9	2	0	205.5	199.4	2311	545.2	1542	223.8
2011	443.3	0	11.8	182.4	249.1	2334.1	774.8	1363.2	196.1
2012	453.8	1.9	17.5	185	249.3	2376.1	745.9	1384.8	245.4
2013		1.9	19.2	182.4	263	1998.3	456.9	1272.7	268.8
2014	472	3.8	17.2	151	300	1886	481.5	1226.8	177.7
2015	439.2	5.7	11.4	192	230.1	1600.9	482.9	937.4	180.6
2016	398	0	13.3	128.9	255.8	1527.5	350.6	1012	164.9
2017	322.8	3.8	9.4	105.7	203.9	1591.2	285	1128.8	177.4
2018	315.2	1.9	0	101.2	212	1377.3	240.7	1012.5	124.2
2019	283.7	0	3.9	57.9	221.9	1345.1	212.3	986.2	146.7

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Perth Amboy, NJ	283.7	1,345.1	42,630	0	2019
South Amboy, NJ	22.4	751.0	8,078	2	2019
Woodbridge township, NJ	110.9	1,411.2	99,236	3	2019
Edison, NJ	83.8	1,367.1	101,007	4	2019
Sayreville, NJ	76.3	695.4	43,151	4	2019
Metuchen, NJ	76.3	1,144.0	13,981	5	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Perth Amboy, NJ	283.7	1,345.1	42,630	0	2019
Woodbridge township, NJ	110.9	1,411.2	99,236	3	2019
Edison, NJ	83.8	1,367.1	101,007	4	2019
Old Bridge township, NJ	59.4	726.5	65,370	8	2019
New Brunswick, NJ	467.9	1,984.1	55,717	9	2019
Piscataway, NJ	82.8	780.2	52,425	10	2019

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Nicholas · Perth Amboy, NJ

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I moved to the state 9 months ago from Florida for a chance to move up in the world a little with a great job and hopes of opportunity. I am very fairly paid here at More

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