Bergenfield, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bergenfield Police Department serves the city of Bergenfield, NJ in Bergen County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 428 property crimes. Property crime averages 56.8 per 100k, 65.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 24 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate56.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents428 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate49.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents329 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 56.8 | A | 428 | 163.6 | -65.3% |
| Burglary | 3.5 | A | 47 | 24.0 | -85.2% |
| Larceny | 49.7 | A | 329 | 116.4 | -57.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.5 | A | 52 | 22.2 | -84.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 24 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 7 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Heterosexual | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 5 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenafly | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 98.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 73.8% higher |
| New Milford | 2 miles | A 5.9 | A 82.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 45.7% higher |
| Haworth | 2 miles | A 30.2 | A 90.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 59.4% higher |
| Cresskill | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 11.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 80.6% lower |
| Demarest | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 20.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 63.4% lower |