Oakland, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Oakland Police Department serves the city of Oakland, NJ in Bergen County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 150 violent crimes and 290 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 31.6 per 100k residents, which is 70.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 23.7 per 100k, 85.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 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 Rate31.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents150 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate23.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents290 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents233 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 31.6 | A | 150 | 106.2 | -70.3% |
| Property Crime | 23.7 | A | 290 | 163.6 | -85.5% |
| Burglary | 7.9 | A | 31 | 24.0 | -67.1% |
| Larceny | 15.8 | A | 233 | 116.4 | -86.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 5 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 228.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 865.9% higher |
| Dumont | 0 miles | A 10.9 | A 38.0 | Violent: 65.6% lower Property: 60.4% higher |
| Emerson | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 41.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 74.9% higher |
| Englewood | 0 miles | C 106.8 | A 86.1 | Violent: 238.1% higher Property: 263.4% higher |
| Harrington Park | 0 miles | A 19.6 | A 19.6 | Violent: 37.8% lower Property: 17.1% lower |