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Is Ringwood, New Jersey Safe?

Population 11,853 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Ringwood runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 81% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,854 per 100K.

Ringwood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRingwoodNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate279.7303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2299.82034.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate159.0--268.2
Theft Rate1854.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate272.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

280/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2300/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ringwood

Violent crime in Ringwood is below the national average. The rate of 279.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2299.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,854 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ringwood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault159
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary265
098% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,854
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft272
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Ringwood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ringwood
279.7
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ringwood
2299.8
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Ringwood Safety

Is Ringwood safe?
Not especially. Ringwood earns a D with a crime rate of 257.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Ringwood?
257.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 279.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2299.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ringwood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Ringwood's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,854 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Ringwood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ringwood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ringwood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ringwood?
Crime rates have held steady in Ringwood, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Ringwood compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Ringwood ranks behind about 77% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Ringwood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Ringwood?
Bad. A D grade and 257.9 per-thousand rate put Ringwood below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 280 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Ringwood?
279.7 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (159), robbery (49), 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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