Burlington, NJ Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Burlington, NJ Crime

Is Burlington, NJ safe in 2026?

Burlington earns a city-wide Safety Rating of B (Safe) based on analysis of all 18 neighborhoods. A striking 89% of neighborhoods fall into the A or B grade range, meaning the vast majority of the city presents low to moderate crime risk. Exactly 50% of neighborhoods (9 out of 18) hold an A-range grade, and another 38.9% (7 neighborhoods) hold a B-range grade. Only 2 neighborhoods — roughly 11.1% of the city — fall into the C range, and zero neighborhoods received a D or F grade. Standout safe areas include Steeplechase (A+), Edgewater Park Estates (A+), and Springside (A), giving residents and prospective movers a wide selection of genuinely low-crime communities to choose from.

What is the overall crime grade for Burlington, NJ?

Burlington's overall crime grade is D+ when measured against national benchmarks — a figure that reflects how the city compares to all U.S. cities, not just New Jersey peers. However, this city-level grade contrasts sharply with the neighborhood-level picture: when Burlington's 18 neighborhoods are graded individually, 89% earn a combined A or B rating, and not a single neighborhood scores below a C+. The highest-crime areas identified on the Burlington crime map are Bridle Club (C+) and portions of Stoningham and Deacons (both B-), while areas like East Burlington (B+) and Burlington Island (B+) sit comfortably in the safer half of the spectrum. The gap between the city-wide D+ and the neighborhood-level B safety rating underscores the importance of looking at localized data rather than a single aggregate score.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Burlington, NJ?

Burlington's safest neighborhoods in 2026 are concentrated among its smaller, higher-income communities. Here is how the top tier breaks down by grade and median household income:

• Steeplechase — A+: Median income $150,555; population 318. The city's top-ranked neighborhood by safety.
• Edgewater Park Estates — A+: Median income $94,335; population 186.
• Recovery Complex — A: Median income $109,558; population 478.
• Plaza Park — A: Median income $105,630; population 226.
• Springside — A: Median income $113,958; population 1,089 — one of the larger safe neighborhoods.
• Pinewald — A: Median income $122,470; population 675.
• Farnerville — A: Median income $91,846; population 1,300 — the largest A-rated neighborhood in the city.
• Mehlville — A-: Median income $61,089; population 164.
• Stevens — A-: Median income $97,717; population 256.
• La Gorce Square — B+: Median income $88,273; population 1,345.

Across these top-10 neighborhoods, median household incomes range from $61,089 (Mehlville) to $150,555 (Steeplechase), all comfortably above Burlington's city-wide median of $80,972, suggesting a meaningful correlation between neighborhood income levels and safety grades on the Burlington crime map.

Which areas of Burlington have higher crime?

While no Burlington neighborhood earned a D or F grade, a small cluster of areas shows comparatively elevated crime levels. Bridle Club holds the city's lowest grade at C+, making it the primary higher-crime pocket identified in the 2026 data. Stoningham and Deacons each earned a B-, placing them in the lower tier of the B range. It is worth noting that even a B- grade still represents a below-average crime level nationally — these are not high-crime zones by any broad measure, but they do stand out relative to Burlington's otherwise strong neighborhood grades. East Burlington and Burlington Island both hold B+ grades, sitting just one step below the A range. Residents in or near these areas may benefit from standard precautions such as securing vehicles and staying aware of surroundings, particularly after dark.

Is Burlington, NJ a good place to live based on crime data?

The crime data strongly supports Burlington as a livable city. Consider these key figures together: 89% of neighborhoods grade A or B, the city-wide safety rating is B (Safe), and the poverty rate is just 6.9% against a median household income of $80,972. The unemployment rate of 5% and median home value of $261,795 round out a picture of relative economic stability. With 9 neighborhoods earning an A grade and 7 earning a B grade out of 18 analyzed, families, professionals, and retirees have a broad range of safe communities to choose from — including larger neighborhoods like Farnerville (pop. 1,300, Grade A) and La Gorce Square (pop. 1,345, Grade B+) that offer community scale alongside strong safety scores. The combination of low neighborhood-level crime grades and solid economic indicators makes Burlington a competitive option for those evaluating New Jersey communities in 2026.