Ridgewood, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ridgewood Police Department serves the city of Ridgewood, NJ in Bergen County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 396 violent crimes and 790 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 26.5 per 100k residents, which is 75.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 60.6 per 100k, 62.9% 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 32 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 AAnnual Rate26.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents396 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate60.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents790 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents94 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate53.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents582 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 26.5 | A | 396 | 106.2 | -75.0% |
| Property Crime | 60.6 | A | 790 | 163.6 | -62.9% |
| Burglary | 7.6 | A | 94 | 24.0 | -68.5% |
| Larceny | 53.0 | A | 582 | 116.4 | -54.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 32 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 17 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 8 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ho-Ho-Kus | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 47.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 21.8% lower |
| Midland Park | 2 miles | A 57.5 | A 43.1 | Violent: 116.7% higher Property: 28.9% lower |
| Glen Rock | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 107.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 78.0% higher |
| Waldwick | 2 miles | A 9.9 | A 9.9 | Violent: 62.6% lower Property: 83.6% lower |
| Alpine | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 228.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 277.5% higher |