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Is Haddonfield, New Jersey Safe?

Population 12,740 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Haddonfield is a smaller community of 12,740 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 218.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,328 per 100K.

Haddonfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHaddonfieldNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate241.6303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1944.52034.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate183.0--268.2
Theft Rate1328.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate202.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

218.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

242/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1945/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Haddonfield

Violent crime in Haddonfield is below the national average. The rate of 241.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1944.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,328 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Haddonfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault183
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary209
077% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,328
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft202
063% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Haddonfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Haddonfield
241.6
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Haddonfield
1944.5
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Haddonfield Safety

Is Haddonfield safe?
Not especially. Haddonfield earns a C with a crime rate of 218.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Haddonfield?
218.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 241.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1944.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Haddonfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Haddonfield's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,328 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Haddonfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Haddonfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Haddonfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Haddonfield?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Haddonfield's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Haddonfield compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Haddonfield ranks behind about 72% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Haddonfield to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Haddonfield?
Bad. A C grade and 218.6 per-thousand rate put Haddonfield below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 242 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Haddonfield?
241.6 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (183), robbery (49), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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