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Is Little Ferry, New Jersey Safe?

Population 11,099 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,099, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Little Ferry earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,618 per 100K.

Little Ferry Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLittle FerryNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate249.6303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1947.52034.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate149.0--268.2
Theft Rate1618.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate459.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

219.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

250/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1948/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Little Ferry

Violent crime in Little Ferry is below the national average. The rate of 249.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1947.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,618 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Little Ferry Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault149
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary219
081% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,618
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft459
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Little Ferry Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Little Ferry
249.6
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Little Ferry
1947.5
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Little Ferry Safety

Is Little Ferry safe?
Not especially. Little Ferry earns a C with a crime rate of 219.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Little Ferry?
219.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 249.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1947.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Little Ferry safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Little Ferry's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,618 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Little Ferry?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Little Ferry generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Little Ferry police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Little Ferry?
Crime rates have held steady in Little Ferry, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Little Ferry compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Little Ferry ranks behind about 68% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Little Ferry 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 Little Ferry?
Bad. A C grade and 219.7 per-thousand rate put Little Ferry below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 250 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Little Ferry?
249.6 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (149), robbery (40), and murder (4.0) 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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