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Is Hammonton, New Jersey Safe?

Population 15,060 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hammonton has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 259.5 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,867 per 100K.

Hammonton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHammontonNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate324.6303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2270.42034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate237.0--268.2
Theft Rate1867.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate564.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

325/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2270/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hammonton

Violent crime in Hammonton is close to the national average. The rate of 324.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2270.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,867 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hammonton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault237
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery78
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary263
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,867
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft564
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hammonton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hammonton
324.6
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hammonton
2270.4
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hammonton Safety

Is Hammonton safe?
Not especially. Hammonton earns a D with a crime rate of 259.5 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 Hammonton?
259.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 324.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2270.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hammonton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hammonton's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,867 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hammonton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hammonton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hammonton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hammonton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Hammonton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Hammonton compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Hammonton ranks behind about 87% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Hammonton 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 Hammonton?
Bad. A D grade and 259.5 per-thousand rate put Hammonton below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 325 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hammonton?
324.6 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (237), robbery (78), 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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