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Is Westwood, New Jersey Safe?

Population 11,365 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,365, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Westwood earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,433 per 100K.

Westwood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWestwoodNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate328.2303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1759.62034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate203.0--268.2
Theft Rate1433.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate437.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

208.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

328/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1760/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Westwood

Violent crime in Westwood is close to the national average. The rate of 328.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1759.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,433 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Westwood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault203
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary217
080% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,433
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft437
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Westwood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Westwood
328.2
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Westwood
1759.6
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Westwood Safety

Is Westwood safe?
Not especially. Westwood earns a C with a crime rate of 208.8 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 Westwood?
208.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 328.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1759.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Westwood safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Westwood 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 Westwood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Westwood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Westwood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Westwood?
Crime rates have held steady in Westwood, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Westwood compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Middle of the pack for New Jersey. Westwood isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among New Jersey cities.
How safe is Westwood 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 Westwood?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 Westwood?
328.2 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (203), robbery (74), 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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