New Milford, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The New Milford Police Department serves the city of New Milford, NJ in Bergen County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 135 violent crimes and 331 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 5.9 per 100k residents, which is 94.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 82.7 per 100k, 49.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 14 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 Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents135 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate82.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents331 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate70.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents279 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 5.9 | A | 135 | 106.2 | -94.4% |
| Property Crime | 82.7 | A | 331 | 163.6 | -49.5% |
| Burglary | 11.8 | A | 34 | 24.0 | -50.9% |
| Larceny | 70.9 | A | 279 | 116.4 | -39.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 14 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 8 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergenfield | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 56.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 31.4% lower |
| Oradell | 2 miles | A 12.2 | A 36.7 | Violent: 107.1% higher Property: 55.6% lower |
| Maywood | 2 miles | C 119.9 | A 99.9 | Violent: 1929.1% higher Property: 20.8% higher |
| Paramus | 2 miles | A 38.0 | F 375.9 | Violent: 542.6% higher Property: 354.6% higher |
| Hackensack | 3 miles | B 87.6 | D 205.8 | Violent: 1382.1% higher Property: 148.9% higher |