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Is New Brunswick, New Jersey Safe?

Population 57,133 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for New Brunswick means there's room for concern. The 244.3 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,753 per 100K.

New Brunswick Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNew BrunswickNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate242.5303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2200.72034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate192.0--268.2
Theft Rate1753.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate309.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

243/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2201/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for New Brunswick

Violent crime in New Brunswick is below the national average. The rate of 242.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2200.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,753 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

New Brunswick Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault192
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary369
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,753
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft309
097% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How New Brunswick Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Brunswick
242.5
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Brunswick
2200.7
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About New Brunswick Safety

Is New Brunswick safe?
Not especially. New Brunswick earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in New Brunswick?
244.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 242.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2200.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is New Brunswick safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. New Brunswick's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,753 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in New Brunswick?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in New Brunswick generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the New Brunswick police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in New Brunswick?
No. Crime in New Brunswick has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does New Brunswick compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. New Brunswick ranks behind about 78% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is New Brunswick to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in New Brunswick?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.3 per-thousand rate put New Brunswick below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 243 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in New Brunswick?
242.5 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (192), robbery (45), 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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