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Is North Arlington, New Jersey Safe?

Population 16,601 · Safer than 45% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 16,601, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. North Arlington earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,394 per 100K.

North Arlington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorth ArlingtonNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate228.6303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1693.92034.11,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate163.0--268.2
Theft Rate1394.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate181.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

192.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

229/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1694/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for North Arlington

Violent crime in North Arlington is below the national average. The rate of 228.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1693.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,394 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

North Arlington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault163
061% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary315
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,394
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft181
057% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How North Arlington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Arlington
228.6
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Arlington
1693.9
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About North Arlington Safety

Is North Arlington safe?
It depends on where in North Arlington you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in North Arlington?
192.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 228.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1693.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is North Arlington safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. North Arlington 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 North Arlington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in North Arlington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the North Arlington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in North Arlington?
No. Crime in North Arlington has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does North Arlington compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. North Arlington ranks behind about 62% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is North Arlington 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 North Arlington?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 45th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in North Arlington?
228.6 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (163), robbery (44), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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