Paramus, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Paramus Police Department serves the city of Paramus, NJ in Bergen County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 464 violent crimes and 3,569 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 38.0 per 100k residents, which is 64.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 375.9 per 100k, 129.8% above 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 45 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 38.0 | A | 464 | 106.2 | -64.2% |
| Property Crime | 375.9 | F | 3569 | 163.6 | +129.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.8 | A | 64 | 22.3 | -82.9% |
| Burglary | 11.4 | A | 131 | 24.0 | -52.6% |
| Larceny | 357.0 | F | 3256 | 116.4 | +206.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.6 | A | 182 | 22.2 | -65.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 45 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 4 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 11 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 7 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 15 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochelle Park Township | 1 miles | A 51.3 | F 273.8 | Violent: 35.2% higher Property: 27.2% lower |
| Maywood | 2 miles | C 119.9 | A 99.9 | Violent: 215.7% higher Property: 73.4% lower |
| Saddle Brook Township | 2 miles | A 13.9 | A 97.2 | Violent: 63.5% lower Property: 74.2% lower |
| Alpine | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 228.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 39.1% lower |
| Dumont | 2 miles | A 10.9 | A 38.0 | Violent: 71.4% lower Property: 89.9% lower |