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Newark vs Jersey City: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Newark has a crime rate of 22.3 per 1,000 residents vs Jersey City's 23.9 per 1,000, making Newark 7% safer overall. Newark earns a B- safety grade compared to Jersey City's C+. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

B-

Newark

New Jersey

Overall GradeB-
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate22.3/1K
Percentile52%
C+

Jersey City

New Jersey

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeC+
Crime Rate23.9/1K
Percentile47%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricNewarkJersey City
Overall Crime Rate22.3/1K23.9/1K
Violent Crime Rate440.3390.2
Property Crime Rate1792.82004.4
Murder Rate8.56.2
Assault Rate303.2285.1
Robbery Rate51.262.2
Burglary Rate336.2351.9
Theft Rate1275.91270.8
Vehicle Theft Rate299.2277.0

Crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Lower rates are better (safer).

Category Winner Summary

Out of 9 crime categories, Newark is safer in 4 and Jersey City is safer in 5.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Newark, you have a 1 in 45 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 42 in Jersey City.

Full Safety Reports

B-
Newark, New Jersey Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
C+
Jersey City, New Jersey Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newark safer than Jersey City?
As of 2026, Newark is 7% safer overall, with a crime rate of 22.3 per 1,000 residents compared to Jersey City's 23.9. Newark earns a B- safety grade vs Jersey City's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Newark or Jersey City?
Newark has more violent crime at 440 per 100,000 residents. Jersey City is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Newark vs Jersey City?
Newark has a crime rate of 22.3 per 1,000 (violent: 440/100K, property: 1793/100K). Jersey City has 23.9 per 1,000 (violent: 390/100K, property: 2004/100K).
Should I move to Newark or Jersey City?
From a safety perspective, Newark has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Newark (pop. 323,808) and Jersey City (pop. 302,013) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Newark's B- safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Newark and Jersey City compare for property crime?
Newark has lower property crime at 1793 per 100K vs Jersey City's 2004. The national average is 1,832 per 100K. Theft is the most common property crime in both cities.

2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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