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Is Westfield, New Jersey Safe?

Population 32,595 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Westfield runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,609 per 100K.

Westfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWestfieldNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate239.1303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2380.32034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate169.0--268.2
Theft Rate1609.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate525.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

239/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2380/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Westfield

Violent crime in Westfield is below the national average. The rate of 239.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2380.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,609 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Westfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault169
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary254
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,609
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft525
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Westfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Westfield
239.1
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Westfield
2380.3
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Westfield Safety

Is Westfield safe?
Not especially. Westfield earns a D with a crime rate of 261.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Westfield?
261.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 239.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2380.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Westfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Westfield's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,609 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Westfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Westfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Westfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Westfield?
No. Crime in Westfield has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Westfield compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Westfield ranks behind about 92% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Westfield to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Westfield?
Bad. A D grade and 261.9 per-thousand rate put Westfield below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 239 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Westfield?
239.1 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (169), robbery (39), 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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