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Is Point Pleasant, New Jersey Safe?

Population 19,712 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 19,712, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Point Pleasant earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,411 per 100K.

Point Pleasant Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPoint PleasantNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate301.4303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2120.72034.11,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate193.0--268.2
Theft Rate1411.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate370.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

301/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

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

Key Crime Statistics for Point Pleasant

Violent crime in Point Pleasant is below the national average. The rate of 301.4 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 1,411 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Point Pleasant Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault193
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary262
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,411
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft370
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Point Pleasant Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Point Pleasant
301.4
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Point Pleasant
2120.7
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Point Pleasant Safety

Is Point Pleasant safe?
Not especially. Point Pleasant earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Point Pleasant?
242.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 301.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2120.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Point Pleasant safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Point Pleasant's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,411 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Point Pleasant?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Point Pleasant generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Point Pleasant police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Point Pleasant?
No. Crime in Point Pleasant has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Point Pleasant compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Point Pleasant ranks behind about 82% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Point Pleasant 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 Point Pleasant?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242.2 per-thousand rate put Point Pleasant below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 301 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Point Pleasant?
301.4 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (193), robbery (41), and murder (2.0) 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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