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Is Burlington, New Jersey Safe?

Population 10,243 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,243, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Burlington earns a C with violent crime well below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,740 per 100K.

Burlington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBurlingtonNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate206.8303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1998.82034.11,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate117.0--268.2
Theft Rate1740.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate290.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

220.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

207/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1999/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Burlington

Violent crime in Burlington is well below the national average. The rate of 206.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1998.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,740 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Burlington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault117
044% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary215
080% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,740
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft290
091% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Burlington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Burlington
206.8
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Burlington
1998.8
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Burlington Safety

Is Burlington safe?
Not especially. Burlington earns a C with a crime rate of 220.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Burlington?
220.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 206.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1998.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Burlington safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Burlington's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,740 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Burlington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Burlington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Burlington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Burlington?
No. Crime in Burlington has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Burlington compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Burlington ranks behind about 74% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Burlington to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Burlington?
Bad. A C grade and 220.6 per-thousand rate put Burlington below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 207 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Burlington?
206.8 per 100,000, which is 43% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (117), robbery (48), and murder (2.0) 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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