Is New Jersey Safe for Women? Crime Rate in New Jersey

Safety rating

Safe
3.8 /5

Women living in New Jersey consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1.4 /5

Women living in New Jersey consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.4 out of 5.

Violence rating

13.9%

On average 13.9% percentage of women in United States have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 3 experiences

Safety rating:

3.8/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

2.3/5Unsafe

Crime rate:

1.4/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is New Jersey?

Candice

Candice

Where I am its really safe, I don't know for everywhere but here I'm pretty confortable even at night. The streets are calm, I see a lot of cops, I'm in a small town so there is less to worried about

Posted: March 10, 2025
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Emily

Emily

I feel safe in my area of New Jersey however I live in the suburbs and that's based on my experience here, I would probably not feel as safe in the cities here and crimes can happen anywhere at anytime unfortunately especially to us women. NYC is the city im closest to and i often go on day trips and feel safe.

Posted: January 13, 2025
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Makala

Makala

Anywhere in the world can be dangerous always have a plan, be with someone if you’re not familiar with the area! New Jersey is a great place, great restaurants and great people. There are different parts of New Jersey each area is different the way we do things.

Posted: June 16, 2024
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Meet locals in New Jersey

Emily

Emily

About Me

My name is Emily and I am a daughter of airline employees so I'm born to travel! Im currently in college for journalism & media studies. I want to travel more but am often too anxious to solo travel but hope to find friends auto travel with.

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Diamond

Diamond

About Me

Hello, I am a first-year sociology PhD student at the University of Wisconsin, U.S.A. but I am originally from New Jersey. My birthplace is a small country in west Africa called Liberia. It is important to me that I meet new people and expand my language skills.

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Safety in United States

Frequently asked questions

Is New Jersey safe?

Women living in New Jersey consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

Is New Jersey safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in New Jersey consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in New Jersey?

Women living in New Jersey consider public transport to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in New Jersey?

Women living in New Jersey consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.4 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in New Jersey?

Women living in New Jersey consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in New Jersey?

Women living in New Jersey consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in New Jersey?

Women living in New Jersey consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in New Jersey?

Women living in New Jersey consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in New Jersey?

Women living in New Jersey consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in New Jersey?

Women living in New Jersey consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5