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Is Guttenberg, New Jersey Safe?

Population 11,910 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,910, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Guttenberg earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,081 per 100K.

Guttenberg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGuttenbergNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate404.5303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1754.62034.11,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate270.0--268.2
Theft Rate1081.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate416.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

215.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

405/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1755/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Guttenberg

Violent crime in Guttenberg is close to the national average. The rate of 404.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1754.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,081 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Guttenberg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault270
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery83
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary214
079% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,081
077% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft416
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Guttenberg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Guttenberg
404.5
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Guttenberg
1754.6
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Guttenberg Safety

Is Guttenberg safe?
Not especially. Guttenberg earns a C with a crime rate of 215.9 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 Guttenberg?
215.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 404.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1754.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Guttenberg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Guttenberg's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,081 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Guttenberg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Guttenberg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Guttenberg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Guttenberg?
Crime rates have held steady in Guttenberg, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Guttenberg compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Guttenberg ranks behind about 75% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Guttenberg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Guttenberg?
Bad. A C grade and 215.9 per-thousand rate put Guttenberg below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 405 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Guttenberg?
404.5 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (270), robbery (83), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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