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Is Millville, New Jersey Safe?

Population 28,098 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Millville is a smaller community of 28,098 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 248 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,804 per 100K.

Millville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMillvilleNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate408.0303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2071.72034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate255.0--268.2
Theft Rate1804.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate497.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

248 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

408/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2072/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Millville

Violent crime in Millville is close to the national average. The rate of 408.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2071.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,804 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Millville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault255
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery91
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary398
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,804
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft497
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Millville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Millville
408.0
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Millville
2071.7
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Millville Safety

Is Millville safe?
Not especially. Millville earns a D+ with a crime rate of 248 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 Millville?
248 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 408.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2071.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Millville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Millville's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,804 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Millville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Millville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Millville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Millville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Millville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Millville compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Millville ranks behind about 72% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Millville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Millville?
Bad. A D+ grade and 248 per-thousand rate put Millville below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 408 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Millville?
408.0 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (255), robbery (91), 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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