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Is Eatontown, New Jersey Safe?

Population 13,607 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,607, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Eatontown earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,537 per 100K.

Eatontown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEatontownNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate246.0303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2244.22034.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate195.0--268.2
Theft Rate1537.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate482.0--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-

246/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2244/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Eatontown

Violent crime in Eatontown is below the national average. The rate of 246.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2244.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,537 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Eatontown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault195
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery32
051% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary348
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,537
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft482
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Eatontown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Eatontown
246.0
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Eatontown
2244.2
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Eatontown Safety

Is Eatontown safe?
Not especially. Eatontown 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 Eatontown?
249 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 246.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2244.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Eatontown safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Eatontown's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,537 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Eatontown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Eatontown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Eatontown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Eatontown?
No. Crime in Eatontown has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Eatontown compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Eatontown ranks behind about 75% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Eatontown to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Eatontown?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249 per-thousand rate put Eatontown below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 246 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Eatontown?
246.0 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (195), robbery (32), 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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