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Is Freehold, New Jersey Safe?

Population 12,562 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,562, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Freehold earns a C+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,364 per 100K.

Freehold Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFreeholdNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate317.6303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1679.82034.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate237.0--268.2
Theft Rate1364.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate171.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

199.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

318/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1680/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Freehold

Violent crime in Freehold is close to the national average. The rate of 317.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1679.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,364 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Freehold Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault237
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary306
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,364
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft171
054% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Freehold Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Freehold
317.6
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Freehold
1679.8
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Freehold Safety

Is Freehold safe?
It depends on where in Freehold you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Freehold?
199.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 317.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1679.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Freehold safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Freehold 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 Freehold?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Freehold generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Freehold police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Freehold?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Freehold's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Freehold compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Freehold ranks behind about 66% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Freehold to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Freehold?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Freehold?
317.6 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (237), robbery (58), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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