Edgewater, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Edgewater Police Department serves the city of Edgewater, NJ in Bergen County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 111 violent crimes and 792 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 13.6 per 100k residents, which is 87.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 108.7 per 100k, 33.5% 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 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 ARobbery
Grade CNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BLarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 13.6 | A | 111 | 106.2 | -87.2% |
| Property Crime | 108.7 | B | 792 | 163.6 | -33.5% |
| Robbery | 6.8 | C | 9 | 5.8 | +16.7% |
| Larceny | 95.1 | B | 642 | 116.4 | -18.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.6 | A | 89 | 22.2 | -38.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffside Park | 1 miles | A 46.8 | A 39.0 | Violent: 244.7% higher Property: 64.1% lower |
| Fort Lee | 1 miles | A 40.4 | A 90.8 | Violent: 197.0% higher Property: 16.5% lower |
| Fairview | 2 miles | C 100.7 | A 40.3 | Violent: 640.7% higher Property: 63.0% lower |
| Ridgefield | 2 miles | A 35.1 | D 236.9 | Violent: 158.3% higher Property: 117.9% higher |
| Guttenberg | 3 miles | D 151.1 | A 80.0 | Violent: 1011.7% higher Property: 26.4% lower |