Ridgefield, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ridgefield Police Department serves the city of Ridgefield, NJ in Bergen County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 129 violent crimes and 385 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 35.1 per 100k residents, which is 67.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 236.9 per 100k, 44.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 7 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 35.1 | A | 129 | 106.2 | -67.0% |
| Property Crime | 236.9 | D | 385 | 163.6 | +44.8% |
| Larceny | 228.1 | F | 299 | 116.4 | +96.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.8 | A | 50 | 22.2 | -60.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 2 |
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffside Park | 1 miles | A 46.8 | A 39.0 | Violent: 33.4% higher Property: 83.5% lower |
| Fort Lee | 2 miles | A 40.4 | A 90.8 | Violent: 15.0% higher Property: 61.7% lower |
| Fairview | 2 miles | C 100.7 | A 40.3 | Violent: 186.8% higher Property: 83.0% lower |
| Ridgefield Park | 2 miles | A 15.3 | C 152.5 | Violent: 56.6% lower Property: 35.6% lower |
| Edgewater | 2 miles | A 13.6 | B 108.7 | Violent: 61.3% lower Property: 54.1% lower |