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Is Florham Park, New Jersey Safe?

Population 14,456 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Florham Park is a smaller community of 14,456 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 240.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,591 per 100K.

Florham Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFlorham ParkNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate232.5303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2176.32034.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate184.0--268.2
Theft Rate1591.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate298.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

240.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

233/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2176/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Florham Park

Violent crime in Florham Park is below the national average. The rate of 232.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2176.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,591 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Florham Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault184
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary370
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,591
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft298
094% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Florham Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Florham Park
232.5
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Florham Park
2176.3
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Florham Park Safety

Is Florham Park safe?
Not especially. Florham Park earns a D+ with a crime rate of 240.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Florham Park?
240.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 232.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2176.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Florham Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Florham Park's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,591 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Florham Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Florham Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Florham Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Florham Park?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Florham Park's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Florham Park compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Florham Park ranks behind about 76% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Florham Park 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 Florham Park?
Bad. A D+ grade and 240.9 per-thousand rate put Florham Park below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 233 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Florham Park?
232.5 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (184), robbery (58), and murder (3.0) 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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