Totowa, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Totowa Police Department serves the city of Totowa, NJ in Passaic County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 263 violent crimes and 920 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 64.7 per 100k residents, which is 39.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 74.0 per 100k, 54.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 Rate64.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents263 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate74.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents920 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate46.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents721 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents126 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 64.7 | A | 263 | 106.2 | -39.0% |
| Property Crime | 74.0 | A | 920 | 163.6 | -54.8% |
| Burglary | 18.5 | B | 73 | 24.0 | -23.0% |
| Larceny | 46.2 | A | 721 | 116.4 | -60.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.3 | A | 126 | 22.2 | -58.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Falls Township | 2 miles | A 28.6 | A 93.0 | Violent: 55.8% lower Property: 25.7% higher |
| Wayne Township | 2 miles | A 57.3 | D 202.6 | Violent: 11.4% lower Property: 173.8% higher |
| Paterson | 3 miles | F 190.4 | F 268.0 | Violent: 194.1% higher Property: 262.2% higher |
| Haledon | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 22.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 69.5% lower |
| Prospect Park | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 112.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 52.3% higher |