Fair Lawn, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Fair Lawn Police Department serves the city of Fair Lawn, NJ in Bergen County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 460 violent crimes and 1,252 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 16.9 per 100k residents, which is 84.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 78.6 per 100k, 51.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 29 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 Rate16.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents460 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate78.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,252 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate64.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,044 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 16.9 | A | 460 | 106.2 | -84.1% |
| Property Crime | 78.6 | A | 1252 | 163.6 | -51.9% |
| Rape | 2.8 | B | 14 | 3.5 | -20.5% |
| Robbery | 5.6 | C | 27 | 5.8 | -3.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.6 | A | 38 | 22.3 | -74.7% |
| Larceny | 64.6 | A | 1044 | 116.4 | -44.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.2 | A | 85 | 22.2 | -49.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 29 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 24 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne | 2 miles | A 15.7 | A 88.9 | Violent: 6.9% lower Property: 13.0% higher |
| Glen Rock | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 107.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 37.2% higher |
| Prospect Park | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 112.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 43.3% higher |
| Paterson | 2 miles | F 190.4 | F 268.0 | Violent: 1030.0% higher Property: 240.8% higher |
| Elmwood Park | 2 miles | C 103.6 | C 183.6 | Violent: 514.6% higher Property: 133.5% higher |