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Little Falls Township, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Little Falls Township Police Department serves the city of Little Falls Township, NJ in Passaic County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 318 violent crimes and 467 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 28.6 per 100k residents, which is 73.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 93.0 per 100k, 43.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 A
Annual Rate28.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents318 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate93.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents467 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate21.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate57.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents373 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents50 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime28.6A318106.2-73.1%
Property Crime93.0A467163.6-43.2%
Aggravated Assault7.2A6222.3-67.9%
Burglary21.5B4424.0-10.7%
Larceny57.2A373116.4-50.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft14.3A5022.2-35.5%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 2
Anti-Gay (Male) 2
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Totowa 2 miles
A 64.7
A 74.0
Violent: 126.3% higher
Property: 20.4% lower
Cedar Grove Township 2 miles
N/A 0.0
A 51.9
Violent: N/A
Property: 44.2% lower
North Caldwell 2 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Wayne Township 3 miles
A 57.3
D 202.6
Violent: 100.4% higher
Property: 117.9% higher
Clifton 4 miles
A 45.3
F 264.8
Violent: 58.2% higher
Property: 184.8% higher