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Is New Providence, New Jersey Safe?

Population 14,092 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

New Providence is a smaller community of 14,092 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 237.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,423 per 100K.

New Providence Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNew ProvidenceNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate344.8303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2031.02034.11,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate239.0--268.2
Theft Rate1423.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate269.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

237.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

345/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2031/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for New Providence

Violent crime in New Providence is close to the national average. The rate of 344.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2031.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,423 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

New Providence Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault239
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary321
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,423
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft269
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How New Providence Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Providence
344.8
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Providence
2031.0
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About New Providence Safety

Is New Providence safe?
Not especially. New Providence earns a C- with a crime rate of 237.6 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 Providence?
237.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 344.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2031.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is New Providence safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. New Providence's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,423 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in New Providence?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in New Providence generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the New Providence police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in New Providence?
Yes, there's been an uptick. New Providence's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does New Providence compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. New Providence ranks behind about 74% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is New Providence 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 Providence?
Bad. A C- grade and 237.6 per-thousand rate put New Providence below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 345 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in New Providence?
344.8 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (239), robbery (45), and murder (7.0) 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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