Westwood, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Westwood Police Department serves the city of Westwood, NJ in Bergen County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 243 property crimes. Property crime averages 17.9 per 100k, 89.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 7 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 Rate17.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents243 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate17.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents185 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 17.9 | A | 243 | 163.6 | -89.1% |
| Larceny | 17.9 | A | 185 | 116.4 | -84.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 5 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale | 1 miles | A 10.0 | A 39.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 122.8% higher |
| River Vale Township | 2 miles | A 10.1 | A 30.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 69.1% higher |
| Oradell | 3 miles | A 12.2 | A 36.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 105.5% higher |
| Park Ridge | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Alpine | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 228.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 1180.5% higher |