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Accessing public records in Elizabeth, NJ

Elizabeth is incorporated with a local city government which will contain some public records. But most public records are held by Union County court and the county clerk's office. Local law enforcement agencies will also hold records related to criminal offenses. These agencies are Union County Sheriff's Office and Elizabeth Police Department. Some of the larger surrounding cities are New York, Newark and Jersey City.

The below state agencies will also hold records for Elizabeth residents.

New Jersey Department of Health: Provides access to vital records such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce records.

New Jersey Department of Corrections: Provides access to records related to incarcerated individuals, including inmate records and prison information.

New Jersey Department of State: Maintains records related to business entities, including corporate filings, trademarks, and trade names.

In addition, other state entities that may contain records and reports in Union County include Kean University, Prosecutor: Union County, Park Police: Union County and State Police: Union County.

Complete public record stats in Elizabeth, NJ

Crime rates in Elizabeth, NJ

Primary law enforecment agencies in Elizabeth

Name Type County City
Union County Sheriff's Office County Union
Elizabeth Police Department City Union Elizabeth
On average, overall crime occurs 31% more than the national average and is solved 23% of the time. In Elizabeth, Robbery is committed at a per capita rate (224.2 / 100k residents) which is 176% higher than the national average. Over the last 5 years, Robbery occurred 304.4 times per year. And Arson occurs at a lower rate of -54% less than the national average.

Reporting Agency: Elizabeth Police Department (per capita = reports per 100,000 residents)

Aggravated Assault

Per Capita Rate: 304.5 | Last Year Count: 364 | 5-Year Average Count: 413.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 43.59%
Elizabeth's per capita rate is 14% higher than national rate.

+14%

Violent Crime

Per Capita Rate: 572 | Last Year Count: 644 | 5-Year Average Count: 776.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 31.08%
Elizabeth's per capita rate is 50% higher than national rate.

+50%

Robbery

Per Capita Rate: 224.2 | Last Year Count: 228 | 5-Year Average Count: 304.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 15.18%
Elizabeth's per capita rate is 176% higher than national rate.

+176%

Arson

Per Capita Rate: 5 | Last Year Count: 5 | 5-Year Average Count: 6.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 17.65%
Elizabeth's per capita rate is -54% less than national rate.

-54%

Homicide

Per Capita Rate: 5.7 | Last Year Count: 2 | 5-Year Average Count: 7.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 76.92%
Elizabeth's per capita rate is -10% less than national rate.

-10%

Burglary

Per Capita Rate: 269.1 | Last Year Count: 300 | 5-Year Average Count: 365.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 9.58%
Elizabeth's per capita rate is -0% less than national rate.

+-0%

Motor Vehicle Theft

Per Capita Rate: 532.4 | Last Year Count: 695 | 5-Year Average Count: 722.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 0.91%
Elizabeth's per capita rate is 88% higher than national rate.

+88%

Larceny

Per Capita Rate: 1731.6 | Last Year Count: 2426 | 5-Year Average Count: 2351 | Solved (5yr ave): 9.09%
Elizabeth's per capita rate is 24% higher than national rate.

+24%

Rape

Per Capita Rate: 37.6 | Last Year Count: 39 | 5-Year Average Count: 51 | Solved (5yr ave): 17.65%
Elizabeth's per capita rate is -6% less than national rate.

-6%

Property Crime

Per Capita Rate: 2533.1 | Last Year Count: 3421 | 5-Year Average Count: 3439.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 7.43%
Elizabeth's per capita rate is 30% higher than national rate.

+30%

Income distribution in Elizabeth, NJ

The household income level of $25,000 To $35,000 is 53% more common than the national average, making up 12% of the population. And the household income level of $150,000 Over is -41% less common than the national average, making up 10.2% of the population in Elizabeth.

Income Household Under $5,000 (Elizabeth is -26.88% less than National Ave.)

2.3%

Income Household $5,000 To $10,000 (Elizabeth is 15.38% higher than National Ave.)

2.8%

Income Household $10,000 To $15,000 (Elizabeth is 13.75% higher than National Ave.)

4.4%

Income Household $15,000 To $20,000 (Elizabeth is 12.52% higher than National Ave.)

4.1%

Income Household $20,000 To $25,000 (Elizabeth is 32.87% higher than National Ave.)

5.1%

Income Household $25,000 To $35,000 (Elizabeth is 53.92% higher than National Ave.)

12%

Income Household $35,000 To $50,000 (Elizabeth is 46.8% higher than National Ave.)

15.9%

Income Household $50,000 To $75,000 (Elizabeth is 19.44% higher than National Ave.)

19%

Income Household $75,000 To $100,000 (Elizabeth is 5.34% higher than National Ave.)

12.8%

Income Household $100,000 To $150,000 (Elizabeth is -27.98% less than National Ave.)

11.3%

Income Household $150,000 Over (Elizabeth is -41.97% less than National Ave.)

10.2%

Education levels in Elizabeth, NJ

Colleges in Union County

Name Type
Kean University University or College
The education level of Less Than Highschool is 129% more common than the national average, making up 24.9% of the population. And the education level of Graduate Degree is -65% less common than the national average, making up 4.6% of the population in Elizabeth.

Less Than Highschool (Elizabeth is 129.36% higher than National Ave.)

24.9%

Highschool (Elizabeth is 55.94% higher than National Ave.)

38%

Some College (Elizabeth is -17.04% less than National Ave.)

22.5%

Bachelors (Elizabeth is -51.25% less than National Ave.)

10%

Graduate Degree (Elizabeth is -65.59% less than National Ave.)

4.6%

College Or Above (Elizabeth is -56.91% less than National Ave.)

14.6%

Stem Degree (Elizabeth is 6.1% higher than National Ave.)

45.1%

Socioeconimics in Elizabeth, NJ

In Elizabeth, the Limited English percent is 494% higher than the national average, making up 31.2% of the population. And Home Ownership percent is -57% lower than the national average, making up 25.3% of the population.

Married (Elizabeth is -14.84% less than National Ave.)

38%

Divorced (Elizabeth is 2.31% higher than National Ave.)

12.5%

Never Married (Elizabeth is 31.98% higher than National Ave.)

45%

Widowed (Elizabeth is -14.98% less than National Ave.)

4.5%

Home Ownership (Elizabeth is -57.42% less than National Ave.)

25.3%

Rent Burden (Elizabeth is 14.78% higher than National Ave.)

34.4%

Labor Force Participation (Elizabeth is 7.87% higher than National Ave.)

67.3%

Unemployment Rate (Elizabeth is 3.15% higher than National Ave.)

5.8%

Disabled (Elizabeth is -17.43% less than National Ave.)

9.9%

Poverty (Elizabeth is 17.07% higher than National Ave.)

14.7%

Limited English (Elizabeth is 494.81% higher than National Ave.)

31.2%

Commute Time (Elizabeth is 0.51% higher than National Ave.)

25.9%

Health Uninsured (Elizabeth is 159.09% higher than National Ave.)

21.3%

Demograhics in Elizabeth, NJ

Hispanic (Elizabeth is 236.65% higher than National Ave.)

65.3%

Other (Elizabeth is 502.27% higher than National Ave.)

36.1%

White (Elizabeth is -47.61% less than National Ave.)

33.1%

Black (Elizabeth is 47.32% higher than National Ave.)

18.7%

Multiple (Elizabeth is 30.34% higher than National Ave.)

9.3%

Asian (Elizabeth is -69.81% less than National Ave.)

1.9%

Native (Elizabeth is 21.72% higher than National Ave.)

0.9%

Pacific (Elizabeth is -100% less than National Ave.)

0%

Age distribution in Elizabeth, NJ

Age Under 10 (Elizabeth is 25.26% higher than National Ave.)

14.7%

Age 10 To 19 (Elizabeth is 12.5% higher than National Ave.)

14.3%

Age 20s (Elizabeth is 1.13% higher than National Ave.)

13.8%

Age 30s (Elizabeth is 8.46% higher than National Ave.)

14.5%

Age 40s (Elizabeth is 18.94% higher than National Ave.)

14.3%

Age 50s (Elizabeth is 2.11% higher than National Ave.)

12.6%

Age 60s (Elizabeth is -18.35% less than National Ave.)

8.9%

Age 70s (Elizabeth is -34% less than National Ave.)

4.3%

Age Over 80 (Elizabeth is -26.16% less than National Ave.)

2.7%

General info in Elizabeth, NJ

County Name Union
Population 135,772
Population Proper 135,772
Density 4027
Age Median 35.30 (Elizabeth is -4.4% less than National Ave.)
Family Size 3.53 (Elizabeth is 12.31% higher than National Ave.)
Family Dual Income 55.00 (Elizabeth is 5.25% higher than National Ave.)
Income Individual Median 28,732.00 (Elizabeth is -19.79% less than National Ave.)
Home Value 314,434.00 (Elizabeth is -0.88% less than National Ave.)
Rent Median 1,281.00 (Elizabeth is 3.62% higher than National Ave.)
Rent Burden 34.40 (Elizabeth is 14.78% higher than National Ave.)

All crime reporting agencies in Elizabeth and Union County

Name Type County City
Union County Sheriff's Office County Union
Berkeley Heights Township Police Department City Union Berkeley Heights Township
Clark Township Police Department City Union Clark Township
Cranford Township Police Department City Union Cranford Township
Elizabeth Police Department City Union Elizabeth
Fanwood Police Department City Union Fanwood
Garwood Police Department City Union Garwood
Hillside Township Police Department City Union Hillside Township
Kenilworth Police Department City Union Kenilworth
Linden Police Department City Union Linden
Mountainside Police Department City Union Mountainside
New Providence Police Department City Union New Providence
Plainfield Police Department City Union Plainfield
Rahway Police Department City Union Rahway
Roselle Police Department City Union Roselle
Roselle Park Police Department City Union Roselle Park
Scotch Plains Township Police Department City Union Scotch Plains Township
Springfield Police Department City Union Springfield
Summit Police Department City Union Summit
Union Township Police Department City Union Union Township
Westfield Police Department City Union Westfield
Winfield Township Police Department City Union Winfield Township
Kean University University or College Union
Prosecutor: Union County Other Union
Park Police: Union County Other Union
State Police: Union County State Police Union

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