| General Information | | |
| City Name | Perth Amboy | |
| State | New Jersey | |
| Population 2000 | 47,114 | |
| Housing Units | 15,236 | |
| Total Area | 6 square miles | |
| Water Area | 1 square miles | |
| Land Area | 5 square miles | |
| Population Density | 9,892 people/square mile | |
| Housing Density | 3,186 units/square mile | |
| Law Enforcement Employees | 156 | |
| Violent Crimes | 207 | |
| Murders/Manslaughters | 4 | |
| Forcible Rapes | 2 | |
| Robberies | 95 | |
| Aggravated Assaults | 106 | |
| Violent Crimes | 207 | |
| Property Crimes | 1,163 | |
| Burglaries | 268 | |
| Larceny Thefts | 735 | |
| Motor Vehicle Thefts | 160 | |
| Arsons | 5 | |