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Is Wanaque, New Jersey Safe?

Population 11,418 · Safer than 44% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,418, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Wanaque 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 1,345 per 100K.

Wanaque Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWanaqueNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate199.4303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1746.72034.11,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate155.0--268.2
Theft Rate1345.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate269.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

194.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

199/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1747/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wanaque

Violent crime in Wanaque is well below the national average. The rate of 199.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1746.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,345 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wanaque Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault155
058% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery28
044% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary268
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,345
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft269
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wanaque Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wanaque
199.4
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wanaque
1746.7
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wanaque Safety

Is Wanaque safe?
It depends on where in Wanaque you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime well below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Wanaque?
194.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 199.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1746.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wanaque safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Wanaque 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 Wanaque?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wanaque generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wanaque police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wanaque?
No. Crime in Wanaque has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Wanaque compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Wanaque ranks behind about 63% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Wanaque 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 Wanaque?
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 44th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Wanaque?
199.4 per 100,000, which is 45% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (155), robbery (28), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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