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Is Lodi, New Jersey Safe?

Population 26,187 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lodi has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 261.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,468 per 100K.

Lodi Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLodiNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate232.3303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2385.32034.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate159.0--268.2
Theft Rate1468.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate375.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

232/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2385/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lodi

Violent crime in Lodi is below the national average. The rate of 232.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2385.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,468 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lodi Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault159
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary422
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,468
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft375
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lodi Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lodi
232.3
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lodi
2385.3
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lodi Safety

Is Lodi safe?
Not especially. Lodi earns a D with a crime rate of 261.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lodi?
261.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 232.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2385.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lodi safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lodi's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,468 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lodi?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lodi generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lodi police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lodi?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lodi's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Lodi compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Lodi ranks behind about 80% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Lodi 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 Lodi?
Bad. A D grade and 261.8 per-thousand rate put Lodi below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 232 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lodi?
232.3 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (159), robbery (49), and murder (3.0) 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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