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Is Woodbury, New Jersey Safe?

Population 10,130 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,130, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Woodbury earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,517 per 100K.

Woodbury Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWoodburyNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate304.3303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2147.12034.11,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate230.0--268.2
Theft Rate1517.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate463.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

304/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2147/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Woodbury

Violent crime in Woodbury is below the national average. The rate of 304.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2147.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,517 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Woodbury Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault230
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary356
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,517
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft463
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Woodbury Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woodbury
304.3
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woodbury
2147.1
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Woodbury Safety

Is Woodbury safe?
Not especially. Woodbury earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Woodbury?
245.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 304.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2147.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Woodbury safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Woodbury's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,517 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Woodbury?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Woodbury generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Woodbury police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Woodbury?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Woodbury's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Woodbury compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Woodbury ranks behind about 67% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Woodbury to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Woodbury?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.1 per-thousand rate put Woodbury below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 304 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Woodbury?
304.3 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (230), robbery (72), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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