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Is Hopatcong, New Jersey Safe?

Population 14,824 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hopatcong is a smaller community of 14,824 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 196 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,403 per 100K.

Hopatcong Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHopatcongNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate323.0303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1637.02034.11,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate244.0--268.2
Theft Rate1403.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate266.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

196 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

323/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1637/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hopatcong

Violent crime in Hopatcong is close to the national average. The rate of 323.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1637.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,403 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hopatcong Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault244
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary219
081% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,403
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft266
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hopatcong Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hopatcong
323.0
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hopatcong
1637.0
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hopatcong Safety

Is Hopatcong safe?
It depends on where in Hopatcong you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Hopatcong?
196 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 323.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1637.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hopatcong safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Hopatcong has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hopatcong?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hopatcong generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hopatcong police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hopatcong?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Hopatcong's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Hopatcong compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Middle of the pack for New Jersey. Hopatcong isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 48th percentile among New Jersey cities.
How safe is Hopatcong 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 Hopatcong?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Hopatcong?
323.0 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (244), robbery (39), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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