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Is Somerville, New Jersey Safe?

Population 14,665 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Somerville is a smaller community of 14,665 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 240.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,506 per 100K.

Somerville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSomervilleNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate284.5303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2116.32034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate182.0--268.2
Theft Rate1506.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate239.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

240.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

285/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2116/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Somerville

Violent crime in Somerville is below the national average. The rate of 284.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2116.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,506 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Somerville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault182
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary260
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,506
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft239
075% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Somerville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Somerville
284.5
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Somerville
2116.3
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Somerville Safety

Is Somerville safe?
Not especially. Somerville earns a C- with a crime rate of 240.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Somerville?
240.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 284.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2116.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Somerville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Somerville's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,506 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Somerville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Somerville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Somerville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Somerville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Somerville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Somerville compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Somerville ranks behind about 71% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Somerville 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 Somerville?
Bad. A C- grade and 240.1 per-thousand rate put Somerville below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 285 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Somerville?
284.5 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (182), robbery (50), and murder (5.0) 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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