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Accessing public records in Newark, NJ

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

The below state agencies will also hold records for Newark 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 Essex County include New Jersey Institute of Technology, Montclair State University, Rutgers University: Newark, Essex County College, Prosecutor: Essex County and State Police: Essex County.

Complete public record stats in Newark, NJ

Crime rates in Newark, NJ

Primary law enforecment agencies in Newark

Name Type County City
Essex County Sheriff's Office County Essex
Newark Police Department City Essex Newark
On average, overall crime occurs 38% more than the national average and is solved 17% of the time. In Newark, Homicide is committed at a per capita rate (19.7 / 100k residents) which is 213% higher than the national average. Over the last 5 years, Homicide occurred 60.4 times per year. And Larceny occurs at a lower rate of -43% less than the national average.

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

Aggravated Assault

Per Capita Rate: 324.6 | Last Year Count: 974 | 5-Year Average Count: 994 | Solved (5yr ave): 35.63%
Newark's per capita rate is 21% higher than national rate.

+21%

Violent Crime

Per Capita Rate: 543.9 | Last Year Count: 1582 | 5-Year Average Count: 1665.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 29.14%
Newark's per capita rate is 43% higher than national rate.

+43%

Robbery

Per Capita Rate: 165.2 | Last Year Count: 469 | 5-Year Average Count: 505.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 20.25%
Newark's per capita rate is 103% higher than national rate.

+103%

Arson

Per Capita Rate: 9.2 | Last Year Count: 29 | 5-Year Average Count: 28.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 4.26%
Newark's per capita rate is -16% less than national rate.

-16%

Homicide

Per Capita Rate: 19.7 | Last Year Count: 53 | 5-Year Average Count: 60.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 43.38%
Newark's per capita rate is 213% higher than national rate.

+213%

Burglary

Per Capita Rate: 199.6 | Last Year Count: 537 | 5-Year Average Count: 611.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 15.8%
Newark's per capita rate is -26% less than national rate.

-26%

Motor Vehicle Theft

Per Capita Rate: 600 | Last Year Count: 2133 | 5-Year Average Count: 1837.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 3.06%
Newark's per capita rate is 112% higher than national rate.

+112%

Larceny

Per Capita Rate: 805 | Last Year Count: 2869 | 5-Year Average Count: 2465.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 6.22%
Newark's per capita rate is -43% less than national rate.

-43%

Rape

Per Capita Rate: 34.4 | Last Year Count: 60 | 5-Year Average Count: 105.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 2.47%
Newark's per capita rate is -14% less than national rate.

-14%

Property Crime

Per Capita Rate: 1604.6 | Last Year Count: 5539 | 5-Year Average Count: 4914 | Solved (5yr ave): 6.23%
Newark's per capita rate is -18% less than national rate.

-18%

Income distribution in Newark, NJ

The household income level of Under $5,000 is 135% more common than the national average, making up 7.4% of the population. And the household income level of $150,000 Over is -65% less common than the national average, making up 6.1% of the population in Newark.

Income Household Under $5,000 (Newark is 135.27% higher than National Ave.)

7.4%

Income Household $5,000 To $10,000 (Newark is 126.63% higher than National Ave.)

5.5%

Income Household $10,000 To $15,000 (Newark is 114.57% higher than National Ave.)

8.3%

Income Household $15,000 To $20,000 (Newark is 70.16% higher than National Ave.)

6.2%

Income Household $20,000 To $25,000 (Newark is 61.53% higher than National Ave.)

6.2%

Income Household $25,000 To $35,000 (Newark is 42.37% higher than National Ave.)

11.1%

Income Household $35,000 To $50,000 (Newark is 20.03% higher than National Ave.)

13%

Income Household $50,000 To $75,000 (Newark is 6.24% higher than National Ave.)

16.9%

Income Household $75,000 To $100,000 (Newark is -20.17% less than National Ave.)

9.7%

Income Household $100,000 To $150,000 (Newark is -38.81% less than National Ave.)

9.6%

Income Household $150,000 Over (Newark is -65.3% less than National Ave.)

6.1%

Education levels in Newark, NJ

Colleges in Essex County

Name Type
New Jersey Institute of Technology University or College
Montclair State University University or College
Rutgers University: Newark University or College
Essex County College University or College
The education level of Less Than Highschool is 111% more common than the national average, making up 23% 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 Newark.

Less Than Highschool (Newark is 111.86% higher than National Ave.)

23%

Highschool (Newark is 53.48% higher than National Ave.)

37.4%

Some College (Newark is -12.98% less than National Ave.)

23.6%

Bachelors (Newark is -44.91% less than National Ave.)

11.3%

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

4.6%

College Or Above (Newark is -53.07% less than National Ave.)

15.9%

Stem Degree (Newark is 5.16% higher than National Ave.)

44.7%

Socioeconimics in Newark, NJ

In Newark, the Limited English percent is 246% higher than the national average, making up 18.2% of the population. And Home Ownership percent is -60% lower than the national average, making up 23.2% of the population.

Married (Newark is -31.2% less than National Ave.)

30.7%

Divorced (Newark is -5.88% less than National Ave.)

11.5%

Never Married (Newark is 53.97% higher than National Ave.)

52.5%

Widowed (Newark is -1.76% less than National Ave.)

5.2%

Home Ownership (Newark is -60.95% less than National Ave.)

23.2%

Rent Burden (Newark is 39.47% higher than National Ave.)

41.8%

Labor Force Participation (Newark is -1.1% less than National Ave.)

61.7%

Unemployment Rate (Newark is 99.19% higher than National Ave.)

11.2%

Disabled (Newark is 33.44% higher than National Ave.)

16%

Poverty (Newark is 105.46% higher than National Ave.)

25.8%

Limited English (Newark is 246.97% higher than National Ave.)

18.2%

Commute Time (Newark is 30.77% higher than National Ave.)

33.7%

Health Uninsured (Newark is 116.52% higher than National Ave.)

17.8%

Demograhics in Newark, NJ

Black (Newark is 279.73% higher than National Ave.)

48.2%

Hispanic (Newark is 89.72% higher than National Ave.)

36.8%

White (Newark is -64.07% less than National Ave.)

22.7%

Other (Newark is 205.31% higher than National Ave.)

18.3%

Multiple (Newark is 19.13% higher than National Ave.)

8.5%

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

1.9%

Native (Newark is -45.9% less than National Ave.)

0.4%

Pacific (Newark is -50.04% less than National Ave.)

0.1%

Age distribution in Newark, NJ

Age Under 10 (Newark is 16.74% higher than National Ave.)

13.7%

Age 10 To 19 (Newark is 10.14% higher than National Ave.)

14%

Age 20s (Newark is 9.19% higher than National Ave.)

14.9%

Age 30s (Newark is 15.19% higher than National Ave.)

15.4%

Age 40s (Newark is 12.29% higher than National Ave.)

13.5%

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

12.6%

Age 60s (Newark is -16.52% less than National Ave.)

9.1%

Age 70s (Newark is -30.93% less than National Ave.)

4.5%

Age Over 80 (Newark is -37.1% less than National Ave.)

2.3%

General info in Newark, NJ

County Name Essex
Population 306,247
Population Proper 306,247
Density 4508.4
Age Median 34.70 (Newark is -6.03% less than National Ave.)
Family Size 3.47 (Newark is 10.4% higher than National Ave.)
Family Dual Income 44.40 (Newark is -15.04% less than National Ave.)
Income Individual Median 25,422.00 (Newark is -29.03% less than National Ave.)
Home Value 270,620.00 (Newark is -14.69% less than National Ave.)
Rent Median 1,167.00 (Newark is -5.6% less than National Ave.)
Rent Burden 41.80 (Newark is 39.47% higher than National Ave.)

All crime reporting agencies in Newark and Essex County

Name Type County City
Essex County Sheriff's Office County Essex
Belleville Police Department City Essex Belleville
Bloomfield Police Department City Essex Bloomfield
Caldwell Police Department City Essex Caldwell
Fairfield Township, Essex County Police Department City Essex Fairfield Township, Essex County
Cedar Grove Township Police Department City Essex Cedar Grove Township
East Orange Police Department City Essex East Orange
Essex Fells Police Department City Essex Essex Fells
Glen Ridge Police Department City Essex Glen Ridge
Irvington Police Department City Essex Irvington
Livingston Township Police Department City Essex Livingston Township
Maplewood Township Police Department City Essex Maplewood Township
Millburn Township Police Department City Essex Millburn Township
Montclair Police Department City Essex Montclair
North Caldwell Police Department City Essex North Caldwell
Nutley Township Police Department City Essex Nutley Township
Orange Police Department City Essex Orange
Roseland Police Department City Essex Roseland
South Orange Police Department City Essex South Orange
Verona Police Department City Essex Verona
West Caldwell Township Police Department City Essex West Caldwell Township
West Orange Police Department City Essex West Orange
New Jersey Institute of Technology University or College Essex
Montclair State University University or College Essex
Rutgers University: Newark University or College Essex
Essex County College University or College Essex
Prosecutor: Essex County Other Essex
State Police: Essex County State Police Essex
Newark Police Department City Essex Newark

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