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Is East Orange, New Jersey Safe?

Population 72,159 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

East Orange earns a D+ safety grade with 246 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 77% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,800 per 100K.

East Orange Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEast OrangeNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate239.1303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2220.52034.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate190.0--268.2
Theft Rate1800.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate388.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

246 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

239/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2221/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for East Orange

Violent crime in East Orange is below the national average. The rate of 239.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2220.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,800 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

East Orange Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault190
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary339
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,800
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft388
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How East Orange Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

East Orange
239.1
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

East Orange
2220.5
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About East Orange Safety

Is East Orange safe?
Not especially. East Orange earns a D+ with a crime rate of 246 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in East Orange?
246 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 239.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2220.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is East Orange safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. East Orange's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,800 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in East Orange?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in East Orange generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the East Orange police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in East Orange?
Yes, there's been an uptick. East Orange's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does East Orange compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. East Orange ranks behind about 68% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is East Orange 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 East Orange?
Bad. A D+ grade and 246 per-thousand rate put East Orange below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 239 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in East Orange?
239.1 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (190), robbery (53), 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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