08876 Zip Code, Somerville

Crime Rate & Statistics

A-

Safe zip code — below-average crime across most categories

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Somerville

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Average

Low 84 / 300 High

Violent Crime 90

10% below national avg

Property Crime 87

13% below national avg

City Ranking

safer than other

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Is 08876 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is safe. Zip code 08876 in Somerville, NJ has a safety grade of A-. The overall crime index is 84, which is 16% below the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Somerville.

Looking at specific crime types, murder is the most elevated concern (index: 95, 5% below average), while burglary is the lowest risk (index: 78).

Highest Risk

Murder · Index 95 (5% below avg)

Lowest Risk

Burglary · Index 78 (22% below avg)

08876 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Somerville city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type	Index	vs National	vs Somerville	Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder	95	-5%	N/A	Average
Assault	85	-15%	N/A	Average
Robbery	91	-9%	N/A	Average
Rape	88	-12%	N/A	Average
Property Crime
Burglary	78	-22%	N/A	Low
Larceny / Theft	94	-6%	N/A	Average
Vehicle Theft	89	-11%	N/A	Average

08876 Crime Map

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08876 Demographics & Context

Population

23,500

Median Income

$124,864

Home Value

$481,200

Median Age

Pop. Density

1,500/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 28.1%

Graduate Degree 21.4%

Housing

62%

38%

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 66.9%

Black 9.1%

Hispanic 17.1%

Asian 13.5%

08876 Crime Map

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Somerville Crime Statistics

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 08876, Somerville?

Zip code 08876 in Somerville, NJ has a crime safety grade of A- as of 2026. The overall crime index is 84, which is 16% below the national average. Zip code 08876 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Somerville.

Is Zip code 08876 a safe neighborhood in Somerville?

Zip code 08876 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Somerville, earning a crime grade of A-. The highest concern is Murder (index: 95), while Burglary is the lowest risk (index: 78). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Somerville.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 08876?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 08876 is Murder, with a crime index of 95 (5% below the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 08876?

Zip code 08876 has a population of approximately 23,500. The median household income is $124,864. The median home value is $481,200. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 08876 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 08876's overall crime rate is 16% below the national average (index 84 vs 100). Within Somerville, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.