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Is Hackettstown, New Jersey Safe?

Population 10,185 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hackettstown is a smaller community of 10,185 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 222.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,364 per 100K.

Hackettstown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHackettstownNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate392.6303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1832.22034.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate300.0--268.2
Theft Rate1364.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate386.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

222.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

393/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1832/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hackettstown

Violent crime in Hackettstown is close to the national average. The rate of 392.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1832.2 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.

Hackettstown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault300
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery81
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary352
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,364
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft386
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hackettstown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hackettstown
392.6
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hackettstown
1832.2
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hackettstown Safety

Is Hackettstown safe?
Not especially. Hackettstown earns a C with a crime rate of 222.5 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 Hackettstown?
222.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 392.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1832.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hackettstown safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hackettstown's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,364 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hackettstown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hackettstown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hackettstown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hackettstown?
Crime rates have held steady in Hackettstown, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Hackettstown compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Middle of the pack for New Jersey. Hackettstown isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among New Jersey cities.
How safe is Hackettstown 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 Hackettstown?
Bad. A C grade and 222.5 per-thousand rate put Hackettstown below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 393 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hackettstown?
392.6 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (300), robbery (81), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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