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Is Secaucus, New Jersey Safe?

Population 22,640 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Secaucus has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 260.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,055 per 100K.

Secaucus Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSecaucusNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate293.8303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2313.82034.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate196.0--268.2
Theft Rate2055.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate576.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

260.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

294/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2314/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Secaucus

Violent crime in Secaucus is below the national average. The rate of 293.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2313.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,055 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Secaucus Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault196
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary331
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,055
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft576
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Secaucus Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Secaucus
293.8
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Secaucus
2313.8
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Secaucus Safety

Is Secaucus safe?
Not especially. Secaucus earns a D with a crime rate of 260.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Secaucus?
260.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 293.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2313.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Secaucus safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Secaucus's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,055 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Secaucus?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Secaucus generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Secaucus police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Secaucus?
Crime rates have held steady in Secaucus, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Secaucus compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Secaucus ranks behind about 89% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Secaucus 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 Secaucus?
Bad. A D grade and 260.8 per-thousand rate put Secaucus below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 294 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Secaucus?
293.8 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (196), robbery (58), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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