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Is Pleasantville, New Jersey Safe?

Population 20,853 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Pleasantville is a smaller community of 20,853 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 239.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,667 per 100K.

Pleasantville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPleasantvilleNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate273.5303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2120.72034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate185.0--268.2
Theft Rate1667.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate233.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

239.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

274/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2121/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pleasantville

Violent crime in Pleasantville is below the national average. The rate of 273.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2120.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,667 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pleasantville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault185
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary281
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,667
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft233
073% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pleasantville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pleasantville
273.5
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pleasantville
2120.7
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pleasantville Safety

Is Pleasantville safe?
Not especially. Pleasantville earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Pleasantville?
239.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 273.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2120.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pleasantville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pleasantville's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,667 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pleasantville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pleasantville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pleasantville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pleasantville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Pleasantville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Pleasantville compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Pleasantville ranks behind about 81% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Pleasantville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Pleasantville?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.4 per-thousand rate put Pleasantville below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 274 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pleasantville?
273.5 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (185), robbery (61), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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