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Is Trenton, New Jersey Safe?

Population 91,506 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Trenton, New Jersey sits below average for US cities. The C grade comes from a 223.2 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,593 per 100K.

Trenton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTrentonNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate314.5303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1917.72034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate231.0--268.2
Theft Rate1593.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate465.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

223.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

315/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1918/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Trenton

Violent crime in Trenton is close to the national average. The rate of 314.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1917.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,593 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Trenton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault231
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary278
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,593
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft465
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Trenton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Trenton
314.5
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Trenton
1917.7
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Trenton Safety

Is Trenton safe?
Not especially. Trenton earns a C with a crime rate of 223.2 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 Trenton?
223.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 314.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1917.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Trenton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Trenton's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,593 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Trenton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Trenton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Trenton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Trenton?
No. Crime in Trenton has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Trenton compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Trenton ranks behind about 67% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Trenton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Trenton?
Bad. A C grade and 223.2 per-thousand rate put Trenton below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 315 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Trenton?
314.5 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (231), robbery (74), 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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