Very Safe · Population: 276,723
Elizabeth, New Jersey is one of the safer cities in the US, with a safety score of 76/100. The violent crime rate of 342.9 per 100K is near the national average (US avg: ~380). With a population of 276,723, Elizabeth reported 949 violent crimes and 4,219 property crimes in 2023.
| Murder & Manslaughter | 5.3 per 100K |
| Rape | 21.7 per 100K |
| Robbery | 69.6 per 100K |
| Aggravated Assault | 246.3 per 100K |
| Burglary | 312.3 per 100K |
| Larceny / Theft | 967.5 per 100K |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 244.7 per 100K |
| Violent Crimes | 948 |
| Property Crimes | 4,218 |
| Total Crimes | 5,166 |
With a safety score of 76/100, Elizabeth is safer than the average US city. Property crime accounts for 82% of all reported crimes.
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.