East Rutherford, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The East Rutherford Police Department serves the city of East Rutherford, NJ in Bergen County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 159 violent crimes and 703 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 18.8 per 100k residents, which is 82.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 131.5 per 100k, 19.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 11 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 ARobbery
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 18.8 | A | 159 | 106.2 | -82.3% |
| Property Crime | 131.5 | B | 703 | 163.6 | -19.6% |
| Robbery | 9.4 | F | 8 | 5.8 | +61.4% |
| Burglary | 28.2 | C | 44 | 24.0 | +17.3% |
| Larceny | 84.5 | B | 570 | 116.4 | -27.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.8 | B | 88 | 22.2 | -15.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 11 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 5 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford | 0 miles | A 16.1 | A 96.4 | Violent: 14.5% lower Property: 26.7% lower |
| Carlstadt | 0 miles | A 31.6 | C 158.2 | Violent: 68.4% higher Property: 20.3% higher |
| Wood-Ridge | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A N/A | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Wallington | 1 miles | A 25.4 | B 144.1 | Violent: 35.3% higher Property: 9.6% higher |
| Hasbrouck Heights | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 33.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 74.7% lower |