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Is Bridgeton, New Jersey Safe?

Population 28,307 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bridgeton is a smaller community of 28,307 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 249 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,848 per 100K.

Bridgeton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBridgetonNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate244.3303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2246.12034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate167.0--268.2
Theft Rate1848.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate222.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

244/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2246/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bridgeton

Violent crime in Bridgeton is below the national average. The rate of 244.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2246.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,848 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bridgeton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault167
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary334
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,848
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft222
070% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bridgeton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bridgeton
244.3
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bridgeton
2246.1
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bridgeton Safety

Is Bridgeton safe?
Not especially. Bridgeton earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bridgeton?
249 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 244.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2246.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bridgeton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bridgeton's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,848 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bridgeton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bridgeton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bridgeton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bridgeton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Bridgeton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Bridgeton compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Bridgeton ranks behind about 72% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Bridgeton 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 Bridgeton?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249 per-thousand rate put Bridgeton below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 244 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bridgeton?
244.3 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (167), robbery (54), and murder (5.0) 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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