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Perth Amboy, New Jersey: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 2.6 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Perth Amboy, 36% higher than the rate across New Jersey (1.9). The median household income is $61,977 and the median home value is $370,600. About 55,855 people live in Perth Amboy.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Perth Amboy?
In 2025 the Perth Amboy Police Department reported 151 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 2.6 per 1,000 people. For comparison, that is 36% higher than the New Jersey rate (1.9) and 20% lower than the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 4. Property crime came to 454 offenses (7.9 per 1,000; New Jersey: 12.5). The yearly count has been fairly flat since 2021 (147 then).
| Offense (2025) | Perth Amboy count | Per 1,000 | New Jersey per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 151 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 4 | 0.07 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 12 | 0.21 | 0.16 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 21 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 114 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 454 | 7.9 | 12.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 46 | 0.80 | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 352 | 6.1 | 9.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 56 | 0.98 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Perth Amboy changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 147 | 560 | 0 |
| 2022 | 182 | 808 | 4 |
| 2023 | 204 | 906 | 0 |
| 2024 | 221 | 772 | 3 |
| 2025 | 151 | 454 | 4 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Perth Amboy Police Department's own reports.
How does Perth Amboy compare with New Jersey?
The median household income in Perth Amboy is $61,977, 40% lower than the New Jersey median ($103,556). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $370,600, and half of renters pay more than $1,688 a month. About 55,855 people live on 5 square miles of land, roughly 11,981 per square mile. The city lies in Middlesex County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Perth Amboy | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,855 | 9,343,809 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $61,977 | $103,556 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $370,600 | $454,400 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,688 | $1,720 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 14.3% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 20.2% | 9.7% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 15.7% | 43.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 35.4% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.9 | 40.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Perth Amboy?
Middlesex County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Perth Amboy?
No highway work zones were listed in Perth Amboy city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Perth Amboy?
Federal school lists place 14 public and 1 private schools within Perth Amboy. 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Thomas Edison National Historical Park. 6 state parks or recreation areas: Cheesequake State Park, Clay Pit Ponds State Park, Edison State Park, Monmouth Battlefield State Park and Pigeon Swamp State Park and 1 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Perth Amboy
Gun shops
No gun shops or licensed gun dealers are on the map inside the Perth Amboy city limits.
Liquor stores
6 liquor stores are on the map inside the Perth Amboy city limits: Ali's Liquor Warehouse (Perth Amboy), Ali's Liquors (Perth Amboy), Drinks 2 Go Liquors (Perth Amboy), Garden State Discount Liquors (Perth Amboy), Pay Rite Liquors (Perth Amboy) and T & A Liquors (Perth Amboy). New Jersey has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Perth Amboy city limits: Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central and Southern NJ-Perth Amboy (Perth Amboy).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Perth Amboy?
In 2025, Perth Amboy had 2.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (151 reported), 36% higher than the New Jersey rate (1.9). The property-crime rate was 7.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Perth Amboy?
$61,977 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $103,556 for New Jersey.
How much do homes cost in Perth Amboy?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $370,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $454,400 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Perth Amboy?
Middlesex County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
New Brunswick, NJ (9 mi) · Plainfield, NJ (10 mi) · Elizabeth, NJ (11 mi) · Bayonne, NJ (13 mi) · Newark, NJ (15 mi) · Jersey City, NJ (17 mi)
More: New Jersey statewide numbers · county page: Middlesex County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Perth Amboy city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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