With a crime rate for both violent and property crime combined of 3 per 1,000 residents, the crime rate in Hewitt is one of the lower rates in America among communities of all sizes (lower than 85% of America's communities). One's chance of becoming a victim of crime in Hewitt is one in 319. Compared to communities within New Jersey, Hewitt‘s crime rate is lower than nearly 89% of the state's cities and towns.

Compared to other communities of similar population size, Hewitt has a crime rate that is noticeably lower than the average. This means that for comparably sized cities all across America, Hewitt is actually safer than most according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis of FBI crime data.

Now let us turn to take a look at how Hewitt does for violent crimes specifically, and then how it does for property crimes. This is important because the overall crime rate can be further illuminated by understanding if violent crime or property crimes (or both) are the major contributors to the general rate of crime in Hewitt.

Importantly, our analysis shows that Hewitt has one of the lowest violent crime rates in all of America, across cities and towns of all sizes. Murder, rape, armed robbery and aggravated assault happen far less frequently here than in most places. Your chance of becoming a victim? Just one in 10000. Hewitt's violent crime rate is just 0 per 1,000 residents.

NeighborhoodScout's analysis of property crime reveals that the property crime rate in Hewitt is below average to all cities and towns in the nation. This means that you are less likely to become a victim of arson, motor vehicle theft, larceny, or burglary in Hewitt than in most communities in America. Your chance of becoming a victim of property crime if you live here? Just one in 319.