Fort Lee, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Fort Lee Police Department serves the city of Fort Lee, NJ in Bergen County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,140 violent crimes and 2,129 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 40.4 per 100k residents, which is 62.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 90.8 per 100k, 44.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 55 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 ARape
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 40.4 | A | 1140 | 106.2 | -62.0% |
| Property Crime | 90.8 | A | 2129 | 163.6 | -44.5% |
| Rape | 2.5 | B | 15 | 3.5 | -28.7% |
| Burglary | 22.7 | C | 310 | 24.0 | -5.5% |
| Larceny | 63.1 | A | 1561 | 116.4 | -45.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.0 | A | 250 | 22.2 | -77.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 55 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 4 |
| Anti-Male | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 15 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 9 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 3 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 16 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewater | 1 miles | A 13.6 | B 108.7 | Violent: 66.3% lower Property: 19.7% higher |
| Ridgefield | 2 miles | A 35.1 | D 236.9 | Violent: 13.0% lower Property: 160.9% higher |
| Cliffside Park | 2 miles | A 46.8 | A 39.0 | Violent: 16.1% higher Property: 57.0% lower |
| Fairview | 2 miles | C 100.7 | A 40.3 | Violent: 149.4% higher Property: 55.7% lower |
| Ridgefield Park | 2 miles | A 15.3 | C 152.5 | Violent: 62.2% lower Property: 67.9% higher |