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Is Rutherford, New Jersey Safe?

Population 19,132 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Rutherford is a smaller community of 19,132 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 245.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,509 per 100K.

Rutherford Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRutherfordNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate388.1303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2071.32034.11,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate266.0--268.2
Theft Rate1509.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate185.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

388/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2071/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rutherford

Violent crime in Rutherford is close to the national average. The rate of 388.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2071.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,509 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rutherford Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault266
099% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary231
086% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,509
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft185
058% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rutherford Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rutherford
388.1
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rutherford
2071.3
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rutherford Safety

Is Rutherford safe?
Not especially. Rutherford earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.9 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 Rutherford?
245.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 388.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2071.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rutherford safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Rutherford's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,509 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rutherford?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rutherford generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rutherford police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rutherford?
Crime rates have held steady in Rutherford, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Rutherford compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Rutherford ranks behind about 71% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Rutherford to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Rutherford?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.9 per-thousand rate put Rutherford below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 388 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Rutherford?
388.1 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (266), robbery (64), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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