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Is Long Branch, New Jersey Safe?

Population 33,321 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Long Branch faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,899 per 100K.

Long Branch Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLong BranchNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate353.5303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2297.82034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate226.0--268.2
Theft Rate1899.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate281.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

265.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

354/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2298/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Long Branch

Violent crime in Long Branch is close to the national average. The rate of 353.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2297.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,899 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Long Branch Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault226
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary434
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,899
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft281
088% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Long Branch Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Long Branch
353.5
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Long Branch
2297.8
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Long Branch Safety

Is Long Branch safe?
Not especially. Long Branch earns a D with a crime rate of 265.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Long Branch?
265.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 353.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2297.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Long Branch safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Long Branch's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,899 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Long Branch?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Long Branch generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Long Branch police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Long Branch?
No. Crime in Long Branch has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Long Branch compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Long Branch ranks behind about 75% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Long Branch to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Long Branch?
Bad. A D grade and 265.1 per-thousand rate put Long Branch below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 354 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Long Branch?
353.5 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (226), robbery (61), 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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