Ridgefield Park, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ridgefield Park Police Department serves the city of Ridgefield Park, NJ in Bergen County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 203 violent crimes and 649 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 15.3 per 100k residents, which is 85.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 152.5 per 100k, 6.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 CBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 15.3 | A | 203 | 106.2 | -85.6% |
| Property Crime | 152.5 | C | 649 | 163.6 | -6.8% |
| Burglary | 7.6 | A | 24 | 24.0 | -68.3% |
| Larceny | 129.6 | C | 579 | 116.4 | +11.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.3 | B | 45 | 22.2 | -31.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hackensack Township | 1 miles | A 37.3 | F 373.3 | Violent: 144.8% higher Property: 144.8% higher |
| Teterboro | 1 miles | F 5714.3 | F 27142.9 | Violent: 37370.8% higher Property: 17699.8% higher |
| Bogota | 1 miles | A 10.4 | A 72.9 | Violent: 31.7% lower Property: 52.2% lower |
| Moonachie | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 128.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 15.5% lower |
| Ridgefield | 2 miles | A 35.1 | D 236.9 | Violent: 130.2% higher Property: 55.4% higher |