Riverdale, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Riverdale Police Department serves the city of Riverdale, NJ in Morris County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 41 violent crimes and 475 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 72.8 per 100k residents, which is 31.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 169.8 per 100k, 3.8% above 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 BAnnual Rate72.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate169.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents475 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate145.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents428 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 72.8 | B | 41 | 106.2 | -31.5% |
| Property Crime | 169.8 | C | 475 | 163.6 | +3.8% |
| Larceny | 145.5 | D | 428 | 116.4 | +25.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.3 | C | 19 | 22.2 | +9.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Township | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 64.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 62.0% lower |
| Florham Park | 0 miles | A 21.8 | A 80.0 | Violent: 70.0% lower Property: 52.9% lower |
| Harding Township | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 25.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 84.9% lower |
| Jefferson Township | 0 miles | A 19.4 | A 14.6 | Violent: 73.3% lower Property: 91.4% lower |
| Madison | 0 miles | A 18.7 | A 37.5 | Violent: 74.3% lower Property: 77.9% lower |