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Is Morristown, New Jersey Safe?

Population 20,750 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Morristown is a smaller community of 20,750 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 236.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,257 per 100K.

Morristown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMorristownNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate323.1303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2042.02034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate271.0--268.2
Theft Rate1257.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate256.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

236.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

323/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2042/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Morristown

Violent crime in Morristown is close to the national average. The rate of 323.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2042.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,257 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Morristown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault271
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary302
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,257
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft256
080% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Morristown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Morristown
323.1
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Morristown
2042.0
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Morristown Safety

Is Morristown safe?
Not especially. Morristown earns a C- with a crime rate of 236.5 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 Morristown?
236.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 323.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2042.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Morristown safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Morristown's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,257 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Morristown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Morristown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Morristown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Morristown?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Morristown's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Morristown compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Morristown 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 Morristown 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 Morristown?
Bad. A C- grade and 236.5 per-thousand rate put Morristown below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 323 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Morristown?
323.1 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (271), robbery (43), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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