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Is Lindenwold, New Jersey Safe?

Population 21,952 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 21,952, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Lindenwold earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,546 per 100K.

Lindenwold Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLindenwoldNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate284.6303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1758.72034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate168.0--268.2
Theft Rate1546.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate315.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

204.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

285/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1759/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lindenwold

Violent crime in Lindenwold is below the national average. The rate of 284.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1758.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,546 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lindenwold Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault168
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary273
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,546
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft315
099% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lindenwold Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lindenwold
284.6
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lindenwold
1758.7
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lindenwold Safety

Is Lindenwold safe?
Not especially. Lindenwold earns a C with a crime rate of 204.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lindenwold?
204.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 284.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1758.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lindenwold safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Lindenwold 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 Lindenwold?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lindenwold generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lindenwold police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lindenwold?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lindenwold's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Lindenwold compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Lindenwold ranks behind about 64% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Lindenwold to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Lindenwold?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Lindenwold?
284.6 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (168), robbery (62), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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