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Is Montvale, New Jersey Safe?

Population 10,113 · Safer than 44% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,113, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Montvale earns a C+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,363 per 100K.

Montvale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMontvaleNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate315.5303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1623.52034.11,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate186.0--268.2
Theft Rate1363.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate342.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

193.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

316/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1624/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Montvale

Violent crime in Montvale is close to the national average. The rate of 315.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1623.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,363 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Montvale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault186
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary189
070% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,363
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft342
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Montvale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Montvale
315.5
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Montvale
1623.5
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Montvale Safety

Is Montvale safe?
It depends on where in Montvale you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Montvale?
193.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 315.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1623.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Montvale safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Montvale has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Montvale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Montvale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Montvale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Montvale?
No. Crime in Montvale has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Montvale compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Montvale ranks behind about 65% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Montvale 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 Montvale?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 44th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Montvale?
315.5 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (186), robbery (44), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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