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Is Rahway, New Jersey Safe?

Population 31,010 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Rahway has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 260.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,937 per 100K.

Rahway Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRahwayNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate266.8303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2341.32034.11,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate188.0--268.2
Theft Rate1937.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate563.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

260.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

267/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2341/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rahway

Violent crime in Rahway is below the national average. The rate of 266.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2341.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,937 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rahway Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault188
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary356
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,937
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft563
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rahway Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rahway
266.8
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rahway
2341.3
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rahway Safety

Is Rahway safe?
Not especially. Rahway earns a D with a crime rate of 260.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Rahway?
260.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 266.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2341.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rahway safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Rahway's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,937 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rahway?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rahway generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rahway police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rahway?
No. Crime in Rahway has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Rahway compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Rahway ranks behind about 78% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Rahway 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 Rahway?
Bad. A D grade and 260.8 per-thousand rate put Rahway below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 267 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Rahway?
266.8 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (188), robbery (34), 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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