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Is Union City, New Jersey Safe?

Population 66,656 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Union City has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 265.3 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,606 per 100K.

Union City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricUnion CityNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate332.3303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2321.12034.11,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate218.0--268.2
Theft Rate1606.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate580.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

265.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

332/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2321/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Union City

Violent crime in Union City is close to the national average. The rate of 332.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2321.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,606 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Union City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault218
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary325
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,606
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft580
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Union City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Union City
332.3
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Union City
2321.1
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Union City Safety

Is Union City safe?
Not especially. Union City earns a D with a crime rate of 265.3 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 Union City?
265.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 332.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2321.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Union City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Union City's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,606 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Union City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Union City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Union City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Union City?
Crime rates have held steady in Union City, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Union City compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Union City ranks behind about 90% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Union City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Union City?
Bad. A D grade and 265.3 per-thousand rate put Union City below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 332 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Union City?
332.3 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (218), robbery (70), and murder (7.0) 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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