Hackensack, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Hackensack Police Department serves the city of Hackensack, NJ in Bergen County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,767 violent crimes and 3,950 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 87.6 per 100k residents, which is 17.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 205.8 per 100k, 25.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate87.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,767 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents283 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate205.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,950 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents313 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate181.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,323 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents306 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime87.6B1767106.2-17.5%
Property Crime205.8D3950163.6+25.8%
Rape6.6F493.5+85.8%
Aggravated Assault15.3B28322.3-31.1%
Burglary8.8A31324.0-63.5%
Larceny181.8D3323116.4+56.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft15.3B30622.2-30.9%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 60 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Arab 2
Anti-Asian 4
Anti-Hindu 1
Anti-White 2
Anti-Jewish 9
Anti-Gay (Male) 6
Anti-Protestant 1
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 2
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 4
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 3
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 2
Anti-Black or African American 22
Anti-Multiple Religions, Group 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Bogota 1 miles
A 10.4
A 72.9
Violent: 88.1% lower
Property: 64.6% lower
Maywood 2 miles
C 119.9
A 99.9
Violent: 36.9% higher
Property: 51.5% lower
South Hackensack Township 2 miles
A 37.3
F 373.3
Violent: 57.4% lower
Property: 81.3% higher
Teaneck Township 2 miles
A 33.3
A 100.0
Violent: 61.9% lower
Property: 51.4% lower
Saddle Brook Township 2 miles
A 13.9
A 97.2
Violent: 84.2% lower
Property: 52.8% lower