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Is Somers Point, New Jersey Safe?

Population 10,590 · Safer than 46% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Somers Point is a smaller community of 10,590 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 189.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,066 per 100K.

Somers Point Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSomers PointNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate264.3303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1630.02034.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate163.0--268.2
Theft Rate1066.0--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+

189.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

264/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1630/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Somers Point

Violent crime in Somers Point is below the national average. The rate of 264.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1630.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,066 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Somers Point Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault163
061% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary273
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,066
076% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft280
088% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Somers Point Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Somers Point
264.3
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Somers Point
1630.0
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Somers Point Safety

Is Somers Point safe?
It depends on where in Somers Point you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Somers Point?
189.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 264.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1630.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Somers Point safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Somers Point has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Somers Point?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Somers Point generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Somers Point police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Somers Point?
No. Crime in Somers Point has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Somers Point compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Middle of the pack for New Jersey. Somers Point isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 52th percentile among New Jersey cities.
How safe is Somers Point 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 Somers Point?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 46th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Somers Point?
264.3 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (163), robbery (62), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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