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Is Garfield, New Jersey Safe?

Population 33,353 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Garfield runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 81% of US cities, with violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,906 per 100K.

Garfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGarfieldNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate424.9303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2156.72034.11,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate339.0--268.2
Theft Rate1906.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate200.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

258.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

425/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2157/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Garfield

Violent crime in Garfield is above the national average. The rate of 424.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2156.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,906 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 339 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Garfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault339
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery106
01.7x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary366
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,906
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft200
063% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Garfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Garfield
424.9
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Garfield
2156.7
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Garfield Safety

Is Garfield safe?
Not especially. Garfield earns a D with a crime rate of 258.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Garfield?
258.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 424.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2156.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Garfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Garfield's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,906 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Garfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Garfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Garfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Garfield?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Garfield's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Garfield compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Garfield ranks behind about 72% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Garfield to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Garfield?
Bad. A D grade and 258.2 per-thousand rate put Garfield below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 425 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Garfield?
424.9 per 100,000, which is 17% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (339), robbery (106), and murder (9.0) 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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