CityCheck
CitiesSafetyAskPlan
D

Is Bayonne, New Jersey Safe?

Population 74,744 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bayonne has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 267.6 per 1,000 residents. Theft is the most common offense at 2,164 per 100K, which is well above the national average.

Bayonne Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBayonneNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate269.8303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2405.72034.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate197.0--268.2
Theft Rate2164.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate402.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

267.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

270/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2406/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bayonne

Violent crime in Bayonne is below the national average. The rate of 269.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2405.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,164 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bayonne Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault197
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary274
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,164
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft402
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bayonne Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bayonne
269.8
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bayonne
2405.7
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bayonne Safety

Is Bayonne safe?
Not especially. Bayonne earns a D with a crime rate of 267.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bayonne?
267.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 269.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2405.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bayonne safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bayonne's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,164 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bayonne?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bayonne generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bayonne police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bayonne?
No. Crime in Bayonne has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Bayonne compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Bayonne ranks behind about 89% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Bayonne to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Bayonne?
Bad. A D grade and 267.6 per-thousand rate put Bayonne below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 270 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bayonne?
269.8 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (197), robbery (64), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

Nearby Cities in New Jersey

Similar-sized communities in New Jersey. Compare crime rates across the state.

D+
See crime rates in East Orange72,159 pop · Grade D+
C
See crime rates in Camden71,430 pop · Grade C
D
See crime rates in Passaic71,337 pop · Grade D
D
See crime rates in Union City66,656 pop · Grade D
D-
See crime rates in Vineland62,703 pop · Grade D-
C
See crime rates in Hoboken59,027 pop · Grade C
View all New Jersey city safety grades

Looking for things to do? See activities, events and places in Bayonne

Get weekly safety updates for Bayonne

Weekly crime trend updates and safety grade changes delivered to your inbox.

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.

Know before you go

CityCheck covers safety grades, crime data, and things to do for every US city.

Explore cities