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Is Newark, California Safe?

Population 47,895 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Newark runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 81% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,796 per 100K.

Newark Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNewarkCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate245.5333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2352.22099.21,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate183.0--268.2
Theft Rate1796.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate574.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

259.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

246/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2352/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Newark

Violent crime in Newark is below the national average. The rate of 245.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2352.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,796 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Newark Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault183
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary288
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,796
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft574
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Newark Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newark
245.5
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newark
2352.2
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Newark Safety

Is Newark safe?
Not especially. Newark earns a D with a crime rate of 259.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Newark?
259.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 245.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2352.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Newark safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Newark's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,796 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Newark?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Newark generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Newark police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Newark?
Crime rates have held steady in Newark, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Newark compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Newark ranks behind about 91% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Newark to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Newark?
Bad. A D grade and 259.8 per-thousand rate put Newark below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 246 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Newark?
245.5 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (183), robbery (37), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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