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Is Beachwood, New Jersey Safe?

Population 11,340 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Beachwood is a smaller community of 11,340 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 252 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,626 per 100K.

Beachwood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBeachwoodNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate249.1303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2271.22034.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate197.0--268.2
Theft Rate1626.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate215.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

249/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2271/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Beachwood

Violent crime in Beachwood is below the national average. The rate of 249.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2271.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,626 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Beachwood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault197
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery27
043% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary275
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,626
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft215
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Beachwood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Beachwood
249.1
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Beachwood
2271.2
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Beachwood Safety

Is Beachwood safe?
Not especially. Beachwood earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Beachwood?
252 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 249.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2271.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Beachwood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Beachwood's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,626 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Beachwood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Beachwood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Beachwood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Beachwood?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Beachwood's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Beachwood compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Beachwood ranks behind about 82% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Beachwood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Beachwood?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252 per-thousand rate put Beachwood below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 249 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Beachwood?
249.1 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (197), robbery (27), and murder (4.0) 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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