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Is Hoboken, New Jersey Safe?

Population 59,027 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Hoboken means there's room for concern. The 216.5 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,523 per 100K.

Hoboken Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHobokenNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate382.0303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1783.02034.11,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate242.0--268.2
Theft Rate1523.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate417.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

382/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1783/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hoboken

Violent crime in Hoboken is close to the national average. The rate of 382.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1783.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,523 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hoboken Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault242
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary269
0100% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,523
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft417
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hoboken Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hoboken
382.0
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hoboken
1783.0
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hoboken Safety

Is Hoboken safe?
Not especially. Hoboken earns a C with a crime rate of 216.5 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 Hoboken?
216.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 382.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1783.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hoboken safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hoboken's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,523 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hoboken?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hoboken generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hoboken police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hoboken?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Hoboken's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Hoboken compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Hoboken ranks behind about 60% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Hoboken to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Hoboken?
Bad. A C grade and 216.5 per-thousand rate put Hoboken below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 382 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hoboken?
382.0 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (242), robbery (66), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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