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Is Asbury Park, New Jersey Safe?

Population 15,632 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Asbury Park is a smaller community of 15,632 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 214.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,158 per 100K.

Asbury Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAsbury ParkNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate303.5303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1839.42034.11,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate235.0--268.2
Theft Rate1158.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate368.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

214.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

304/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1839/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Asbury Park

Violent crime in Asbury Park is below the national average. The rate of 303.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1839.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,158 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Asbury Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault235
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary196
073% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,158
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft368
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Asbury Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Asbury Park
303.5
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Asbury Park
1839.4
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Asbury Park Safety

Is Asbury Park safe?
Not especially. Asbury Park earns a C with a crime rate of 214.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Asbury Park?
214.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 303.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1839.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Asbury Park safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Asbury Park has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Asbury Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Asbury Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Asbury Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Asbury Park?
Crime rates have held steady in Asbury Park, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Asbury Park compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Asbury Park ranks behind about 65% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Asbury Park 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 Asbury Park?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Asbury Park?
303.5 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (235), robbery (34), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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