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Is Atlantic City, New Jersey Safe?

Population 38,787 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 38,787, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Atlantic City earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,605 per 100K.

Atlantic City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAtlantic CityNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate408.2303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2073.72034.11,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate251.0--268.2
Theft Rate1605.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate376.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

248.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

408/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2074/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Atlantic City

Violent crime in Atlantic City is close to the national average. The rate of 408.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2073.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,605 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Atlantic City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault251
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery87
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary330
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,605
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft376
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Atlantic City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Atlantic City
408.2
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Atlantic City
2073.7
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Atlantic City Safety

Is Atlantic City safe?
Not especially. Atlantic City earns a D+ with a crime rate of 248.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Atlantic City?
248.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 408.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2073.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Atlantic City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Atlantic City's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,605 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Atlantic City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Atlantic City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Atlantic City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Atlantic City?
Crime rates have held steady in Atlantic City, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Atlantic City compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Atlantic City ranks behind about 78% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Atlantic City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Atlantic City?
Bad. A D+ grade and 248.2 per-thousand rate put Atlantic City below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 408 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Atlantic City?
408.2 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (251), robbery (87), and murder (8.0) 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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