Garfield, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Garfield Police Department serves the city of Garfield, NJ in Bergen County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,163 violent crimes and 2,285 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.4 per 100k residents, which is 50.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 218.8 per 100k, 33.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 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 Rate52.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,163 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate218.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,285 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate184.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,948 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate30.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents186 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.4 | A | 1163 | 106.2 | -50.7% |
| Property Crime | 218.8 | D | 2285 | 163.6 | +33.7% |
| Robbery | 3.1 | A | 48 | 5.8 | -47.1% |
| Burglary | 3.1 | A | 148 | 24.0 | -87.2% |
| Larceny | 184.9 | D | 1948 | 116.4 | +58.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 30.8 | D | 186 | 22.2 | +39.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Transgender | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddle Brook Township | 2 miles | A 13.9 | A 97.2 | Violent: 73.5% lower Property: 55.6% lower |
| Hasbrouck Heights | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 33.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 84.8% lower |
| Wallington | 2 miles | A 25.4 | B 144.1 | Violent: 51.5% lower Property: 34.1% lower |
| Elmwood Park | 2 miles | C 103.6 | C 183.6 | Violent: 97.7% higher Property: 16.1% lower |
| Wood-Ridge | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A N/A | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |