Clifton, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Clifton Police Department serves the city of Clifton, NJ in Passaic County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,487 violent crimes and 7,033 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.3 per 100k residents, which is 57.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 264.8 per 100k, 61.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 102 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 Rate45.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,487 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents201 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents221 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate264.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,033 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents558 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate224.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,823 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents649 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 45.3 | A | 2487 | 106.2 | -57.4% |
| Property Crime | 264.8 | F | 7033 | 163.6 | +61.9% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 19 | 3.5 | -68.0% |
| Robbery | 1.1 | A | 201 | 5.8 | -80.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.1 | A | 221 | 22.3 | -59.3% |
| Burglary | 23.8 | C | 558 | 24.0 | -1.1% |
| Larceny | 224.1 | F | 5823 | 116.4 | +92.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.0 | B | 649 | 22.2 | -23.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 102 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 9 |
| Anti-Asian | 5 |
| Anti-White | 6 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 10 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 13 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 32 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 5 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallington | 3 miles | A 25.4 | B 144.1 | Violent: 43.8% lower Property: 45.6% lower |
| Elmwood Park | 3 miles | C 103.6 | C 183.6 | Violent: 128.8% higher Property: 30.7% lower |
| Garfield | 3 miles | A 52.4 | D 218.8 | Violent: 15.7% higher Property: 17.4% lower |
| Nutley Township | 3 miles | A 34.0 | A 78.1 | Violent: 25.0% lower Property: 70.5% lower |
| Little Falls Township | 4 miles | A 28.6 | A 93.0 | Violent: 36.8% lower Property: 64.9% lower |