Paterson, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Paterson Police Department serves the city of Paterson, NJ in Passaic County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 15,423 violent crimes and 13,748 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 190.4 per 100k residents, which is 79.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 268.0 per 100k, 63.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 FAnnual Rate190.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents15,423 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents274 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate14.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,830 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate55.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,117 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate268.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents13,748 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate41.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,760 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate156.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,694 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate69.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,228 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 190.4 | F | 15423 | 106.2 | +79.3% |
| Property Crime | 268.0 | F | 13748 | 163.6 | +63.8% |
| Rape | 1.9 | A | 274 | 3.5 | -45.7% |
| Robbery | 14.7 | F | 1830 | 5.8 | +153.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 55.1 | F | 4117 | 22.3 | +147.7% |
| Burglary | 41.7 | F | 2760 | 24.0 | +73.4% |
| Larceny | 156.4 | D | 8694 | 116.4 | +34.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 69.2 | F | 2228 | 22.2 | +212.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 14 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 3 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Park | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 112.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 58.0% lower |
| Haledon | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 22.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 91.6% lower |
| Fair Lawn | 2 miles | A 16.9 | A 78.6 | Violent: 91.2% lower Property: 70.7% lower |
| North Haledon | 2 miles | A 35.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 81.5% lower Property: N/A |
| Hawthorne | 3 miles | A 15.7 | A 88.9 | Violent: 91.8% lower Property: 66.8% lower |