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Is Gloucester City, New Jersey Safe?

Population 11,643 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,643, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Gloucester City earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,575 per 100K.

Gloucester City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGloucester CityNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate223.6303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2150.82034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate143.0--268.2
Theft Rate1575.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate248.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

237.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

224/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2151/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Gloucester City

Violent crime in Gloucester City is below the national average. The rate of 223.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2150.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,575 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Gloucester City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault143
053% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary242
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,575
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft248
078% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Gloucester City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gloucester City
223.6
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gloucester City
2150.8
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Gloucester City Safety

Is Gloucester City safe?
Not especially. Gloucester City earns a C- with a crime rate of 237.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Gloucester City?
237.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 223.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2150.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Gloucester City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Gloucester City's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,575 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Gloucester City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Gloucester City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Gloucester City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Gloucester City?
Crime rates have held steady in Gloucester City, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Gloucester City compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Gloucester City ranks behind about 65% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Gloucester City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Gloucester City?
Bad. A C- grade and 237.4 per-thousand rate put Gloucester City below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 224 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Gloucester City?
223.6 per 100,000, which is 39% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (143), robbery (54), and murder (5.0) 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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