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Is Fairview, New Jersey Safe?

Population 15,509 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Fairview faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,495 per 100K.

Fairview Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFairviewNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate370.6303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2265.92034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate221.0--268.2
Theft Rate1495.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate353.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

263.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

371/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2266/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fairview

Violent crime in Fairview is close to the national average. The rate of 370.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2265.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,495 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fairview Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault221
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary243
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,495
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft353
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fairview Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairview
370.6
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairview
2265.9
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fairview Safety

Is Fairview safe?
Not especially. Fairview earns a D with a crime rate of 263.7 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 Fairview?
263.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 370.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2265.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fairview safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fairview's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,495 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fairview?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fairview generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fairview police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fairview?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Fairview's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Fairview compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Fairview ranks behind about 82% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Fairview to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Fairview?
Bad. A D grade and 263.7 per-thousand rate put Fairview below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 371 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fairview?
370.6 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (221), robbery (43), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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