Cliffside Park, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cliffside Park Police Department serves the city of Cliffside Park, NJ in Bergen County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 649 violent crimes and 578 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.8 per 100k residents, which is 55.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 39.0 per 100k, 76.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. 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 Rate46.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents649 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate39.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents578 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate31.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents525 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 46.8 | A | 649 | 106.2 | -55.9% |
| Property Crime | 39.0 | A | 578 | 163.6 | -76.1% |
| Larceny | 31.2 | A | 525 | 116.4 | -73.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.8 | A | 23 | 22.2 | -64.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewater | 1 miles | A 13.6 | B 108.7 | Violent: 71.0% lower Property: 178.5% higher |
| Fairview | 1 miles | C 100.7 | A 40.3 | Violent: 114.9% higher Property: 3.2% higher |
| Ridgefield | 1 miles | A 35.1 | D 236.9 | Violent: 25.1% lower Property: 506.8% higher |
| Fort Lee | 2 miles | A 40.4 | A 90.8 | Violent: 13.8% lower Property: 132.6% higher |
| Guttenberg | 2 miles | D 151.1 | A 80.0 | Violent: 222.5% higher Property: 104.9% higher |