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Trenton, New Jersey: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Trenton had 8.1 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, about 4.2 times the New Jersey rate (1.9). The median household income is $52,537 and the median home value is $160,700. Population: about 90,338 (Census, 2020-2024). Trenton is the capital of New Jersey.
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 Trenton?
In 2025 the Trenton Police Department reported 737 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 8.1 per 1,000 people. It stands at about 4.2 times the New Jersey rate (1.9); the U.S. figure is 3.3. 16 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. There were also 2,195 property crimes, a rate of 24.1 per 1,000. Car thefts stand out: 5.3 per 1,000, about 2.7 times the national rate. Compared with 2021, when 899 were reported, the count is down 18%.
| Offense (2025) | Trenton count | Per 1,000 | New Jersey per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 737 | 8.1 | 1.9 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 16 | 0.18 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 21 | 0.23 | 0.16 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 236 | 2.6 | 0.37 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 464 | 5.1 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,195 | 24.1 | 12.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 362 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,350 | 14.8 | 9.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 483 | 5.3 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Trenton changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 899 | 1,697 | 41 |
| 2022 | 958 | 1,688 | 23 |
| 2023 | 931 | 1,671 | 27 |
| 2024 | 935 | 2,088 | 19 |
| 2025 | 737 | 2,195 | 16 |
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 Trenton Police Department's own reports.
How does Trenton compare with New Jersey?
The median household income in Trenton is $52,537, 49% lower than the New Jersey median ($103,556). The median owner-occupied home is worth $160,700 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,294 a month. About 90,338 people live on 8 square miles of land, roughly 11,877 per square mile. The city lies in Mercer County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Trenton | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 90,338 | 9,343,809 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $52,537 | $103,556 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $160,700 | $454,400 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,294 | $1,720 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 10.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 21.6% | 9.7% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% | 43.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 37.9% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 34.8 | 40.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Trenton?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Trenton: Historic Potteries. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
The National Inventory of Dams lists 1 high-hazard dam in Trenton. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. The tallest is Trenton Reservoir Dam (52 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Mercer County as “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (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 Trenton?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 4 highway work zones in Trenton city limits (all active that day). Listed roads include NJ 29 (South of Lalor St). The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Trenton?
Federal school lists place 33 public and 1 private schools within Trenton. 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 9 state parks or recreation areas: Benjamin Rush State Park, Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park, Hamilton Marsh State Park, Hawk Island State Park and Neshaminy State Park and 4 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Trenton
Gun shops
No gun shops or licensed gun dealers are on the map inside the Trenton city limits.
Liquor stores
35 liquor stores are on the map inside the Trenton city limits: Adriano's Liquors (Trenton), Bilancio Liquors (Trenton), Carter Liquor Store (Trenton), Dassions Bar & Liquor (Trenton), Dee Dee's Lounge & Liquor Store (Trenton), Empire Discount Liquors (Trenton), Glen Discount Liquor Store (Trenton), Hi-Grade Wine & Liquor Store (Trenton) and 27 more. 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 Trenton city limits: Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central and Southern NJ-Trenton (Trenton).
See them on the map: liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
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 Trenton?
In 2025, Trenton had 8.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (737 reported), about 4.2 times the New Jersey rate (1.9). The property-crime rate was 24.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Trenton?
$52,537 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $103,556 for New Jersey.
How much do homes cost in Trenton?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $160,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $454,400 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Trenton?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Mercer County as “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Levittown, PA (7 mi) · Philadelphia, PA (25 mi) · New Brunswick, NJ (25 mi) · Camden, NJ (27 mi) · Lakewood, NJ (31 mi) · Plainfield, NJ (33 mi)
More: New Jersey statewide numbers · county page: Mercer 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 Trenton 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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