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Is Phillipsburg, New Jersey Safe?

Population 15,456 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Phillipsburg is a smaller community of 15,456 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 203.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,086 per 100K.

Phillipsburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPhillipsburgNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate407.5303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1626.42034.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate285.0--268.2
Theft Rate1086.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate295.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

203.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

408/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1626/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Phillipsburg

Violent crime in Phillipsburg is close to the national average. The rate of 407.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1626.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,086 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Phillipsburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault285
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary197
073% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,086
077% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft295
093% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Phillipsburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Phillipsburg
407.5
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Phillipsburg
1626.4
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Phillipsburg Safety

Is Phillipsburg safe?
It depends on where in Phillipsburg you are. The city gets a C overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Phillipsburg?
203.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 407.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1626.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Phillipsburg safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Phillipsburg 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 Phillipsburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Phillipsburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Phillipsburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Phillipsburg?
Crime rates have held steady in Phillipsburg, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Phillipsburg compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Middle of the pack for New Jersey. Phillipsburg isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 48th percentile among New Jersey cities.
How safe is Phillipsburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Phillipsburg?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Phillipsburg?
407.5 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (285), robbery (50), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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