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Is Hawthorne, New Jersey Safe?

Population 20,169 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hawthorne 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 268.1 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,705 per 100K.

Hawthorne Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHawthorneNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate315.8303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2365.52034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate247.0--268.2
Theft Rate1705.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate506.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

268.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

316/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2366/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hawthorne

Violent crime in Hawthorne is close to the national average. The rate of 315.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2365.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,705 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hawthorne Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault247
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary343
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,705
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft506
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hawthorne Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hawthorne
315.8
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hawthorne
2365.5
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hawthorne Safety

Is Hawthorne safe?
Not especially. Hawthorne earns a D with a crime rate of 268.1 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 Hawthorne?
268.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 315.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2365.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hawthorne safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hawthorne's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,705 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hawthorne?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hawthorne generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hawthorne police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hawthorne?
Crime rates have held steady in Hawthorne, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Hawthorne compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Hawthorne ranks behind about 89% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Hawthorne to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Hawthorne?
Bad. A D grade and 268.1 per-thousand rate put Hawthorne below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 316 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hawthorne?
315.8 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (247), robbery (48), 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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