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Is New Milford, New Jersey Safe?

Population 17,133 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

New Milford is a smaller community of 17,133 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 227.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,407 per 100K.

New Milford Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNew MilfordNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate360.8303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1912.12034.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate227.0--268.2
Theft Rate1407.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate343.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

227.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

361/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1912/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for New Milford

Violent crime in New Milford is close to the national average. The rate of 360.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1912.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,407 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

New Milford Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault227
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary221
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,407
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft343
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How New Milford Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Milford
360.8
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Milford
1912.1
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About New Milford Safety

Is New Milford safe?
Not especially. New Milford earns a C- with a crime rate of 227.3 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 New Milford?
227.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 360.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1912.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is New Milford safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. New Milford's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,407 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in New Milford?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in New Milford generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the New Milford police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in New Milford?
Yes, there's been an uptick. New Milford's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does New Milford compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. New Milford ranks behind about 73% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is New Milford 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 New Milford?
Bad. A C- grade and 227.3 per-thousand rate put New Milford below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 361 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in New Milford?
360.8 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (227), robbery (57), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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