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Is South River, New Jersey Safe?

Population 16,262 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 16,262, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. South River earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,304 per 100K.

South River Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSouth RiverNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate246.1303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1891.02034.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate163.0--268.2
Theft Rate1304.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate388.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

246/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1891/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for South River

Violent crime in South River is below the national average. The rate of 246.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1891.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,304 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

South River Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault163
061% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary217
080% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,304
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft388
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How South River Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

South River
246.1
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

South River
1891.0
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About South River Safety

Is South River safe?
Not especially. South River earns a C with a crime rate of 213.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in South River?
213.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 246.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1891.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is South River safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. South River 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 South River?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in South River generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the South River police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in South River?
Crime rates have held steady in South River, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does South River compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. South River ranks behind about 63% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is South River 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 South River?
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 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in South River?
246.1 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (163), robbery (55), and murder (4.0) 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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