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Is Wallington, New Jersey Safe?

Population 12,092 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,092, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Wallington earns a C with violent crime well below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,161 per 100K.

Wallington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWallingtonNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate214.4303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1881.92034.11,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate154.0--268.2
Theft Rate1161.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate423.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

209.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

214/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1882/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wallington

Violent crime in Wallington is well below the national average. The rate of 214.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1881.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,161 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wallington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault154
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery27
043% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary277
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,161
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft423
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wallington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wallington
214.4
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wallington
1881.9
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wallington Safety

Is Wallington safe?
Not especially. Wallington earns a C with a crime rate of 209.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Wallington?
209.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 214.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1881.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wallington safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Wallington 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 Wallington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wallington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wallington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wallington?
No. Crime in Wallington has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Wallington compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Wallington 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 Wallington to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Wallington?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below 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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Wallington?
214.4 per 100,000, which is 41% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (154), robbery (27), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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