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Is East Rutherford, New Jersey Safe?

Population 10,566 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,566, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. East Rutherford earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,363 per 100K.

East Rutherford Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEast RutherfordNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate392.8303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1769.02034.11,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate258.0--268.2
Theft Rate1363.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate208.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

393/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1769/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for East Rutherford

Violent crime in East Rutherford is close to the national average. The rate of 392.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1769.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,363 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

East Rutherford Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault258
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery94
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary343
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,363
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft208
065% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How East Rutherford Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

East Rutherford
392.8
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

East Rutherford
1769.0
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About East Rutherford Safety

Is East Rutherford safe?
Not especially. East Rutherford earns a C with a crime rate of 216.2 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 East Rutherford?
216.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 392.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1769.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is East Rutherford safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. East Rutherford's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,363 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in East Rutherford?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in East Rutherford generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the East Rutherford police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in East Rutherford?
Crime rates have held steady in East Rutherford, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does East Rutherford compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Middle of the pack for New Jersey. East Rutherford isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 44th percentile among New Jersey cities.
How safe is East Rutherford to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in East Rutherford?
Bad. A C grade and 216.2 per-thousand rate put East Rutherford below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 393 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in East Rutherford?
392.8 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (258), robbery (94), and murder (9.0) per 100,000.

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