Tenafly, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Tenafly Police Department serves the city of Tenafly, NJ in Bergen County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 399 property crimes. Property crime averages 98.7 per 100k, 39.7% 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 12 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate98.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents399 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate72.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents250 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 98.7 | A | 399 | 163.6 | -39.7% |
| Burglary | 6.6 | A | 63 | 24.0 | -72.6% |
| Larceny | 72.3 | A | 250 | 116.4 | -37.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.7 | B | 85 | 22.2 | -11.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 12 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 5 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cresskill | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 11.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 88.8% lower |
| Bergenfield | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 56.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 42.5% lower |
| Demarest | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 20.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 78.9% lower |
| Haworth | 2 miles | A 30.2 | A 90.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 8.3% lower |
| New Milford | 3 miles | A 5.9 | A 82.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 16.2% lower |