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Is Bound Brook, New Jersey Safe?

Population 13,038 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Bound Brook runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,948 per 100K.

Bound Brook Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBound BrookNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate330.3303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2283.02034.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate230.0--268.2
Theft Rate1948.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate278.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

330/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2283/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bound Brook

Violent crime in Bound Brook is close to the national average. The rate of 330.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2283.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,948 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bound Brook Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault230
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary257
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,948
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft278
087% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bound Brook Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bound Brook
330.3
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bound Brook
2283.0
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bound Brook Safety

Is Bound Brook safe?
Not especially. Bound Brook earns a D with a crime rate of 261.3 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 Bound Brook?
261.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 330.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2283.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bound Brook safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bound Brook's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,948 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bound Brook?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bound Brook generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bound Brook police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bound Brook?
Crime rates have held steady in Bound Brook, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Bound Brook compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Bound Brook ranks behind about 77% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Bound Brook to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Bound Brook?
Bad. A D grade and 261.3 per-thousand rate put Bound Brook below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 330 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bound Brook?
330.3 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (230), robbery (55), 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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