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Is Dumont, New Jersey Safe?

Population 18,501 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 18,501, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Dumont earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,489 per 100K.

Dumont Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDumontNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate333.1303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2000.22034.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate232.0--268.2
Theft Rate1489.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate176.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

333/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2000/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dumont

Violent crime in Dumont is close to the national average. The rate of 333.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2000.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,489 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Dumont Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault232
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary225
083% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,489
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft176
055% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Dumont Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dumont
333.1
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dumont
2000.2
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Dumont Safety

Is Dumont safe?
Not especially. Dumont earns a C- with a crime rate of 233.3 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 Dumont?
233.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 333.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2000.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dumont safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Dumont's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,489 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Dumont?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Dumont generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Dumont police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Dumont?
No. Crime in Dumont has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Dumont compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Dumont ranks behind about 81% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Dumont to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Dumont?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.3 per-thousand rate put Dumont below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 333 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Dumont?
333.1 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (232), robbery (45), and murder (3.0) 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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