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Is Totowa, New Jersey Safe?

Population 11,166 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Totowa is a smaller community of 11,166 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 206.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,426 per 100K.

Totowa Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTotowaNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate311.1303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1749.52034.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate196.0--268.2
Theft Rate1426.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate158.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

206.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

311/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1750/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Totowa

Violent crime in Totowa is close to the national average. The rate of 311.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1749.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,426 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Totowa Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault196
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary231
086% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,426
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft158
050% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Totowa Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Totowa
311.1
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Totowa
1749.5
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Totowa Safety

Is Totowa safe?
Not especially. Totowa earns a C with a crime rate of 206.1 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 Totowa?
206.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 311.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1749.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Totowa safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Totowa 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 Totowa?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Totowa generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Totowa police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Totowa?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Totowa's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Totowa compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Totowa ranks behind about 61% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Totowa to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Totowa?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Totowa?
311.1 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (196), robbery (40), and murder (3.0) 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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