Pompton Lakes, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Pompton Lakes Police Department serves the city of Pompton Lakes, NJ in Passaic County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 242 property crimes. Property crime averages 36.9 per 100k, 77.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate36.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents242 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate36.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents215 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 36.9 | A | 242 | 163.6 | -77.5% |
| Larceny | 36.9 | A | 215 | 116.4 | -68.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic | 2 miles | D 151.2 | C 190.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 416.7% higher |
| West Milford Township | 2 miles | A 28.8 | A 33.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 10.6% lower |
| Woodland Park | 2 miles | A 30.5 | B 114.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 210.1% higher |
| Bloomingdale | 3 miles | A 39.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Pequannock Township | 3 miles | A 19.2 | A 51.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 38.8% higher |