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Is Roselle, New Jersey Safe?

Population 23,261 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Roselle is a smaller community of 23,261 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 227.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,270 per 100K.

Roselle Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRoselleNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate256.2303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2018.32034.11,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate144.0--268.2
Theft Rate1270.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate291.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

227.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

256/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2018/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Roselle

Violent crime in Roselle is below the national average. The rate of 256.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2018.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,270 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Roselle Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault144
054% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary336
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,270
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft291
091% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Roselle Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Roselle
256.2
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Roselle
2018.3
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Roselle Safety

Is Roselle safe?
Not especially. Roselle earns a C- with a crime rate of 227.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Roselle?
227.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 256.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2018.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Roselle safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Roselle's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,270 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Roselle?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Roselle generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Roselle police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Roselle?
No. Crime in Roselle has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Roselle compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Roselle ranks behind about 78% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Roselle 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 Roselle?
Bad. A C- grade and 227.5 per-thousand rate put Roselle below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 256 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Roselle?
256.2 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (144), robbery (36), 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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