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Is Maywood, New Jersey Safe?

Population 10,166 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Maywood is a smaller community of 10,166 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 243.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,711 per 100K.

Maywood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMaywoodNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate347.8303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2090.52034.11,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate257.0--268.2
Theft Rate1711.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate387.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

348/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2091/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Maywood

Violent crime in Maywood is close to the national average. The rate of 347.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2090.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,711 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Maywood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault257
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary318
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,711
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft387
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Maywood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Maywood
347.8
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Maywood
2090.5
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Maywood Safety

Is Maywood safe?
Not especially. Maywood earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.8 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 Maywood?
243.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 347.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2090.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Maywood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Maywood's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,711 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Maywood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Maywood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Maywood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Maywood?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Maywood's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Maywood compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Maywood ranks behind about 74% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Maywood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Maywood?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.8 per-thousand rate put Maywood below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 348 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Maywood?
347.8 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (257), robbery (55), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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