Elmwood Park, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Elmwood Park Police Department serves the city of Elmwood Park, NJ in Bergen County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,047 violent crimes and 1,416 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 103.6 per 100k residents, which is 2.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 183.6 per 100k, 12.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 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 CAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade DCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 103.6 | C | 1047 | 106.2 | -2.5% |
| Property Crime | 183.6 | C | 1416 | 163.6 | +12.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.1 | A | 118 | 22.3 | -36.6% |
| Burglary | 4.7 | A | 147 | 24.0 | -80.4% |
| Larceny | 150.6 | D | 1119 | 116.4 | +29.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 28.2 | D | 142 | 22.2 | +27.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield | 2 miles | A 52.4 | D 218.8 | Violent: 49.4% lower Property: 19.2% higher |
| Saddle Brook Township | 2 miles | A 13.9 | A 97.2 | Violent: 86.6% lower Property: 47.1% lower |
| Fair Lawn | 2 miles | A 16.9 | A 78.6 | Violent: 83.7% lower Property: 57.2% lower |
| Rochelle Park Township | 2 miles | A 51.3 | F 273.8 | Violent: 50.4% lower Property: 49.2% higher |
| Paterson | 3 miles | F 190.4 | F 268.0 | Violent: 83.9% higher Property: 46.0% higher |