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Is Vineland, New Jersey Safe?

Population 62,703 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Vineland 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 1,941 per 100K.

Vineland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricVinelandNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate397.9303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2380.72034.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate237.0--268.2
Theft Rate1941.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate214.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

277.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

398/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2381/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Vineland

Violent crime in Vineland is close to the national average. The rate of 397.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2380.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,941 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Vineland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault237
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary448
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,941
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft214
067% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Vineland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vineland
397.9
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vineland
2380.7
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Vineland Safety

Is Vineland safe?
Not especially. Vineland earns a D- with a crime rate of 277.9 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 Vineland?
277.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 397.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2380.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Vineland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Vineland's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,941 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Vineland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Vineland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Vineland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Vineland?
Crime rates have held steady in Vineland, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Vineland compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Vineland ranks behind about 91% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Vineland to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Vineland?
Bad. A D- grade and 277.9 per-thousand rate put Vineland below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 398 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Vineland?
397.9 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (237), robbery (52), 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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