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Is Roselle Park, New Jersey Safe?

Population 15,603 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Roselle Park is a smaller community of 15,603 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 236.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,380 per 100K.

Roselle Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRoselle ParkNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate280.8303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2084.42034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate163.0--268.2
Theft Rate1380.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate280.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

236.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

281/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2084/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Roselle Park

Violent crime in Roselle Park is below the national average. The rate of 280.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2084.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,380 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Roselle Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault163
061% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary316
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,380
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft280
088% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Roselle Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Roselle Park
280.8
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Roselle Park
2084.4
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Roselle Park Safety

Is Roselle Park safe?
Not especially. Roselle Park earns a C- with a crime rate of 236.5 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 Park?
236.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 280.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2084.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Roselle Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Roselle Park's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,380 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Roselle Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Roselle Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Roselle Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Roselle Park?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Roselle Park's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Roselle Park compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Roselle Park ranks behind about 81% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Roselle Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Roselle Park?
Bad. A C- grade and 236.5 per-thousand rate put Roselle Park below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 281 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Roselle Park?
280.8 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (163), robbery (70), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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