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Is Bellmawr, New Jersey Safe?

Population 11,874 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bellmawr is a smaller community of 11,874 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 198.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,045 per 100K.

Bellmawr Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBellmawrNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate296.0303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1690.72034.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate200.0--268.2
Theft Rate1045.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate356.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

198.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

296/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1691/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bellmawr

Violent crime in Bellmawr is below the national average. The rate of 296.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1690.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,045 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bellmawr Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault200
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary229
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,045
075% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft356
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bellmawr Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bellmawr
296.0
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bellmawr
1690.7
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bellmawr Safety

Is Bellmawr safe?
It depends on where in Bellmawr you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Bellmawr?
198.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 296.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1690.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bellmawr safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Bellmawr 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 Bellmawr?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bellmawr generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bellmawr police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bellmawr?
No. Crime in Bellmawr has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Bellmawr compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Middle of the pack for New Jersey. Bellmawr isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 44th percentile among New Jersey cities.
How safe is Bellmawr 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 Bellmawr?
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 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Bellmawr?
296.0 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (200), robbery (36), 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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