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Is Red Bank, New Jersey Safe?

Population 12,896 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Red Bank is a smaller community of 12,896 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 253.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,790 per 100K.

Red Bank Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRed BankNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate304.3303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2231.92034.11,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate234.0--268.2
Theft Rate1790.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate469.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

253.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

304/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2232/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Red Bank

Violent crime in Red Bank is below the national average. The rate of 304.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2231.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,790 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Red Bank Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault234
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary302
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,790
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft469
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Red Bank Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Red Bank
304.3
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Red Bank
2231.9
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Red Bank Safety

Is Red Bank safe?
Not especially. Red Bank earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Red Bank?
253.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 304.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2231.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Red Bank safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Red Bank's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,790 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Red Bank?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Red Bank generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Red Bank police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Red Bank?
No. Crime in Red Bank has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Red Bank compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Red Bank ranks behind about 86% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Red Bank 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 Red Bank?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253.6 per-thousand rate put Red Bank below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 304 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Red Bank?
304.3 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (234), robbery (65), and murder (6.0) 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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