River Vale Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The River Vale Township Police Department serves the city of River Vale Township, NJ in Bergen County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 28 violent crimes and 118 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 10.1 per 100k residents, which is 90.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 30.2 per 100k, 81.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 10.1 | A | 28 | 106.2 | -90.5% |
| Property Crime | 30.2 | A | 118 | 163.6 | -81.5% |
| Burglary | 10.1 | A | 19 | 24.0 | -58.1% |
| Larceny | 20.1 | A | 89 | 116.4 | -82.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Tappan | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 51.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 70.3% higher |
| Hillsdale | 2 miles | A 10.0 | A 39.8 | Violent: 1.1% lower Property: 31.8% higher |
| Westwood | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 17.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 40.9% lower |
| Park Ridge | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Northvale | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 20.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 30.7% lower |