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Is Harrison, New Jersey Safe?

Population 22,105 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Harrison is a smaller community of 22,105 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 244.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,602 per 100K.

Harrison Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHarrisonNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate345.7303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2099.02034.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate250.0--268.2
Theft Rate1602.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate371.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

346/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2099/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Harrison

Violent crime in Harrison is close to the national average. The rate of 345.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2099.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,602 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Harrison Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault250
093% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary373
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,602
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft371
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Harrison Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Harrison
345.7
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Harrison
2099.0
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Harrison Safety

Is Harrison safe?
Not especially. Harrison earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.5 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 Harrison?
244.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 345.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2099.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Harrison safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Harrison's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,602 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Harrison?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Harrison generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Harrison police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Harrison?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Harrison's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Harrison compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Harrison ranks behind about 78% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Harrison 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 Harrison?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.5 per-thousand rate put Harrison below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 346 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Harrison?
345.7 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (250), robbery (60), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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