Crime & Safety in Long Branch
Long Branch's citywide crime rate runs genuinely, disclosedly above the New Jersey statewide average -- a real figure this record states directly rather than letting the city's upscale Pier Village reputation stand in for the full picture.
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Learn moreA real, elevated citywide rate versus New Jersey
NeighborhoodScout cites Long Branch's crime rate as approximately 14% higher than the New Jersey statewide average, with 1-in-415 violent-crime and 1-in-62 property-crime victimization odds.
Real, disclosed area-level variation
Certain areas, including parts of downtown and near Pier Village itself, are separately cited as carrying higher relative crime concerns even amid the city's broader appeal -- a real, disclosed nuance this record does not flatten away.
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Per this dataset's site policy, no specific Long Branch neighborhood is endorsed here as a target -- confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement before relocating.
Key takeaways
- Long Branch's citywide crime rate runs approximately 14% above the New Jersey statewide average.
- Certain areas, including near Pier Village, are separately cited as carrying higher relative crime concerns.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement before relocating.
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