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Is Summit, New Jersey Safe?

Population 23,314 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Summit faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 86% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,511 per 100K.

Summit Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSummitNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate417.3303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2349.12034.11,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate279.0--268.2
Theft Rate1511.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate297.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

276.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

417/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2349/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Summit

Violent crime in Summit is close to the national average. The rate of 417.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2349.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,511 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Summit Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault279
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary311
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,511
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft297
093% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Summit Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Summit
417.3
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Summit
2349.1
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Summit Safety

Is Summit safe?
Not especially. Summit earns a D- with a crime rate of 276.6 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 Summit?
276.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 417.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2349.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Summit safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Summit's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,511 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Summit?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Summit generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Summit police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Summit?
No. Crime in Summit has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Summit compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Summit ranks behind about 84% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Summit to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Summit?
Bad. A D- grade and 276.6 per-thousand rate put Summit below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 417 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Summit?
417.3 per 100,000, which is 15% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (279), robbery (58), and murder (6.0) 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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