Franklin Lakes, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Franklin Lakes Police Department serves the city of Franklin Lakes, NJ in Bergen County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 78 violent crimes and 375 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 18.3 per 100k residents, which is 82.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 36.6 per 100k, 77.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 AHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 18.3 | A | 78 | 106.2 | -82.8% |
| Property Crime | 36.6 | A | 375 | 163.6 | -77.6% |
| Homicide | 9.2 | F | 1 | 0.5 | +1619.1% |
| Burglary | 9.2 | A | 52 | 24.0 | -61.9% |
| Larceny | 27.5 | A | 253 | 116.4 | -76.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyckoff Township | 2 miles | A 11.6 | A 80.9 | Violent: 37.0% lower Property: 120.7% higher |
| Midland Park | 4 miles | A 57.5 | A 43.1 | Violent: 213.8% higher Property: 17.7% higher |
| Allendale | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 29.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 19.9% lower |
| Waldwick | 4 miles | A 9.9 | A 9.9 | Violent: 45.8% lower Property: 72.9% lower |
| North Haledon | 5 miles | A 35.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 91.9% higher Property: N/A |