Bloomfield, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bloomfield Police Department serves the city of Bloomfield, NJ in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 833 violent crimes and 2,937 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 30.1 per 100k residents, which is 71.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 135.4 per 100k, 17.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate30.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents833 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents156 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate135.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,937 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents194 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate103.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,267 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents475 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 30.1 | A | 833 | 106.2 | -71.7% |
| Property Crime | 135.4 | B | 2937 | 163.6 | -17.2% |
| Robbery | 3.8 | A | 66 | 5.8 | -35.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.3 | A | 156 | 22.3 | -49.3% |
| Burglary | 7.5 | A | 194 | 24.0 | -68.7% |
| Larceny | 103.4 | B | 2267 | 116.4 | -11.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.4 | C | 475 | 22.2 | +10.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Ridge | 1 miles | A 12.3 | C 148.1 | Violent: 59.0% lower Property: 9.4% higher |
| Orange | 2 miles | D 128.4 | C 170.2 | Violent: 326.7% higher Property: 25.7% higher |
| Montclair | 2 miles | A 30.0 | A 35.0 | Violent: 0.2% lower Property: 74.1% lower |
| East Orange | 2 miles | C 118.7 | D 206.7 | Violent: 294.5% higher Property: 52.6% higher |
| West Orange | 2 miles | A 31.4 | A 96.3 | Violent: 4.4% higher Property: 28.9% lower |