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Is Perth Amboy, New Jersey Safe?

Population 56,739 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Perth Amboy runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 83% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,037 per 100K.

Perth Amboy Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPerth AmboyNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate397.4303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2269.52034.11,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate269.0--268.2
Theft Rate2037.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate420.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

266.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

397/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2270/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Perth Amboy

Violent crime in Perth Amboy is close to the national average. The rate of 397.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2269.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,037 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Perth Amboy Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault269
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery93
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary312
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,037
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft420
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Perth Amboy Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Perth Amboy
397.4
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Perth Amboy
2269.5
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Perth Amboy Safety

Is Perth Amboy safe?
Not especially. Perth Amboy earns a D with a crime rate of 266.7 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 Perth Amboy?
266.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 397.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2269.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Perth Amboy safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Perth Amboy's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,037 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Perth Amboy?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Perth Amboy generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Perth Amboy police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Perth Amboy?
No. Crime in Perth Amboy has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Perth Amboy compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Perth Amboy ranks behind about 88% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Perth Amboy to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Perth Amboy?
Bad. A D grade and 266.7 per-thousand rate put Perth Amboy below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 397 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Perth Amboy?
397.4 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (269), robbery (93), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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