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Is Wood-Ridge, New Jersey Safe?

Population 10,341 · Safer than 48% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Wood-Ridge is a smaller community of 10,341 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 184.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 990 per 100K.

Wood-Ridge Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWood-RidgeNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate228.7303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1615.92034.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate137.0--268.2
Theft Rate990.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate286.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

184.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

229/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1616/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wood-Ridge

Violent crime in Wood-Ridge is below the national average. The rate of 228.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1615.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 990 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wood-Ridge Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault137
051% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary253
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft990
071% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft286
090% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wood-Ridge Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wood-Ridge
228.7
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wood-Ridge
1615.9
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wood-Ridge Safety

Is Wood-Ridge safe?
It depends on where in Wood-Ridge you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Wood-Ridge?
184.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 228.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1615.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wood-Ridge safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Wood-Ridge 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 Wood-Ridge?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wood-Ridge generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wood-Ridge police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wood-Ridge?
No. Crime in Wood-Ridge has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Wood-Ridge compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Middle of the pack for New Jersey. Wood-Ridge isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 55th percentile among New Jersey cities.
How safe is Wood-Ridge 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 Wood-Ridge?
Mixed. Violent crime is 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 48th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Wood-Ridge?
228.7 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (137), robbery (56), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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