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Is Ramsey, New Jersey Safe?

Population 14,925 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Ramsey is a smaller community of 14,925 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 206.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,131 per 100K.

Ramsey Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRamseyNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate375.5303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1688.52034.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate246.0--268.2
Theft Rate1131.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate300.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

206.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

376/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1689/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ramsey

Violent crime in Ramsey is close to the national average. The rate of 375.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1688.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,131 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ramsey Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault246
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery81
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary327
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,131
081% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft300
094% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Ramsey Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ramsey
375.5
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ramsey
1688.5
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Ramsey Safety

Is Ramsey safe?
Not especially. Ramsey earns a C with a crime rate of 206.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Ramsey?
206.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 375.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1688.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ramsey safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Ramsey 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 Ramsey?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ramsey generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ramsey police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ramsey?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Ramsey's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Ramsey compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Ramsey ranks behind about 65% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Ramsey to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Ramsey?
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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Ramsey?
375.5 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (246), robbery (81), and murder (4.0) 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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