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Is Linden, New Jersey Safe?

Population 45,752 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Linden faces real safety challenges. It earns a D+ grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,662 per 100K.

Linden Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLindenNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate302.6303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2249.52034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate191.0--268.2
Theft Rate1662.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate455.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

255.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

303/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2250/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Linden

Violent crime in Linden is below the national average. The rate of 302.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2249.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,662 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Linden Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault191
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary398
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,662
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft455
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Linden Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Linden
302.6
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Linden
2249.5
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Linden Safety

Is Linden safe?
Not especially. Linden earns a D+ with a crime rate of 255.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Linden?
255.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 302.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2249.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Linden safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Linden's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,662 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Linden?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Linden generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Linden police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Linden?
No. Crime in Linden has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Linden compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Linden ranks behind about 83% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Linden to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Linden?
Bad. A D+ grade and 255.2 per-thousand rate put Linden below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 303 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Linden?
302.6 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (191), robbery (68), 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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