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Is Edgewater, New Jersey Safe?

Population 15,499 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Edgewater is a smaller community of 15,499 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 195.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,081 per 100K.

Edgewater Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEdgewaterNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate245.2303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1708.32034.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate191.0--268.2
Theft Rate1081.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate150.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

195.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

245/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1708/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Edgewater

Violent crime in Edgewater is below the national average. The rate of 245.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1708.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,081 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Edgewater Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault191
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary180
067% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,081
077% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft150
047% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Edgewater Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Edgewater
245.2
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Edgewater
1708.3
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Edgewater Safety

Is Edgewater safe?
It depends on where in Edgewater you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Edgewater?
195.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 245.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1708.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Edgewater safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Edgewater has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Edgewater?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Edgewater generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Edgewater police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Edgewater?
No. Crime in Edgewater has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Edgewater compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Edgewater ranks behind about 60% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Edgewater 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 Edgewater?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Edgewater?
245.2 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (191), robbery (33), 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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