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Is Pompton Lakes, New Jersey Safe?

Population 11,246 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,246, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Pompton Lakes earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,398 per 100K.

Pompton Lakes Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPompton LakesNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate303.9303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2198.62034.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate240.0--268.2
Theft Rate1398.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate328.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

250.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

304/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2199/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pompton Lakes

Violent crime in Pompton Lakes is below the national average. The rate of 303.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2198.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,398 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pompton Lakes Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault240
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary336
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,398
0100% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft328
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pompton Lakes Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pompton Lakes
303.9
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pompton Lakes
2198.6
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pompton Lakes Safety

Is Pompton Lakes safe?
Not especially. Pompton Lakes earns a D+ with a crime rate of 250.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Pompton Lakes?
250.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 303.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2198.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pompton Lakes safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pompton Lakes's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,398 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pompton Lakes?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pompton Lakes generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pompton Lakes police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pompton Lakes?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Pompton Lakes's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Pompton Lakes compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Pompton Lakes ranks behind about 69% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Pompton Lakes 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 Pompton Lakes?
Bad. A D+ grade and 250.2 per-thousand rate put Pompton Lakes below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 304 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pompton Lakes?
303.9 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (240), robbery (59), and murder (3.0) 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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