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Is Glassboro, New Jersey Safe?

Population 24,483 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Glassboro is a smaller community of 24,483 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 206.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,248 per 100K.

Glassboro Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGlassboroNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate312.3303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1755.92034.11,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate199.0--268.2
Theft Rate1248.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate365.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

206.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

312/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1756/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Glassboro

Violent crime in Glassboro is close to the national average. The rate of 312.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1755.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,248 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Glassboro Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault199
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary272
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,248
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft365
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Glassboro Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glassboro
312.3
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glassboro
1755.9
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Glassboro Safety

Is Glassboro safe?
Not especially. Glassboro earns a C with a crime rate of 206.8 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 Glassboro?
206.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 312.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1755.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Glassboro safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Glassboro 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 Glassboro?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Glassboro generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Glassboro police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Glassboro?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Glassboro's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Glassboro compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Middle of the pack for New Jersey. Glassboro isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among New Jersey cities.
How safe is Glassboro 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 Glassboro?
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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Glassboro?
312.3 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (199), robbery (62), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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