Wallington, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wallington Police Department serves the city of Wallington, NJ in Bergen County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 194 violent crimes and 740 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 25.4 per 100k residents, which is 76.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 144.1 per 100k, 11.9% 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 1 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 Rate25.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents194 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate144.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents740 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate135.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents632 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 25.4 | A | 194 | 106.2 | -76.1% |
| Property Crime | 144.1 | B | 740 | 163.6 | -11.9% |
| Burglary | 8.5 | A | 47 | 24.0 | -64.7% |
| Larceny | 135.6 | C | 632 | 116.4 | +16.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlstadt | 1 miles | A 31.6 | C 158.2 | Violent: 24.4% higher Property: 9.8% higher |
| East Rutherford | 1 miles | A 18.8 | B 131.5 | Violent: 26.1% lower Property: 8.7% lower |
| Wood-Ridge | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A N/A | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Rutherford | 2 miles | A 16.1 | A 96.4 | Violent: 36.8% lower Property: 33.1% lower |
| Garfield | 2 miles | A 52.4 | D 218.8 | Violent: 106.0% higher Property: 51.8% higher |