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Is Kinnelon, New Jersey Safe?

Population 10,138 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,138, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Kinnelon earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,823 per 100K.

Kinnelon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKinnelonNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate228.0303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2198.92034.11,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate138.0--268.2
Theft Rate1823.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate327.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

228/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2199/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kinnelon

Violent crime in Kinnelon is below the national average. The rate of 228.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2198.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,823 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kinnelon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault138
051% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery25
039% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary399
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,823
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft327
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kinnelon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kinnelon
228.0
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kinnelon
2198.9
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kinnelon Safety

Is Kinnelon safe?
Not especially. Kinnelon earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Kinnelon?
242.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 228.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2198.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kinnelon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kinnelon's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,823 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kinnelon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kinnelon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kinnelon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kinnelon?
Crime rates have held steady in Kinnelon, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Kinnelon compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Kinnelon ranks behind about 85% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Kinnelon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Kinnelon?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242.7 per-thousand rate put Kinnelon below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 228 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kinnelon?
228.0 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (138), robbery (25), and murder (2.0) 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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