Wanaque, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wanaque Police Department serves the city of Wanaque, NJ in Passaic County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 142 violent crimes and 117 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.6 per 100k residents, which is 57.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 9.1 per 100k, 94.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 Rate45.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents142 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents117 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents98 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 45.6 | A | 142 | 106.2 | -57.1% |
| Property Crime | 9.1 | A | 117 | 163.6 | -94.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.1 | A | 15 | 22.3 | -59.0% |
| Larceny | 9.1 | A | 98 | 116.4 | -92.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic | 1 miles | D 151.2 | C 190.4 | Violent: 231.5% higher Property: 1988.3% higher |
| West Milford Township | 1 miles | A 28.8 | A 33.0 | Violent: 36.8% lower Property: 261.5% higher |
| Woodland Park | 1 miles | A 30.5 | B 114.3 | Violent: 33.2% lower Property: 1153.3% higher |
| Pompton Lakes | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 36.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 304.2% higher |
| Bloomingdale | 4 miles | A 39.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 13.2% lower Property: N/A |