Crime & Safety in Montclair
Montclair's overall crime picture runs genuinely favorable, with a B- overall grade and a violent crime rate well below the national average.
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Learn moreA favorable overall crime grade
Montclair carried an overall B- crime grade for 2026, with a violent crime rate (10.3 per 100,000) running well below the national average (22.7).
Property crime also runs below average
Montclair's property crime rate (24.6 per 100,000) also ran somewhat below the national average (35.4).
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Key takeaways
- Montclair carries a favorable B- overall crime grade.
- Both violent and property crime rates run below national averages in Montclair.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement before relocating.
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