Palisades Park, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Palisades Park Police Department serves the city of Palisades Park, NJ in Bergen County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 213 violent crimes and 584 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 9.9 per 100k residents, which is 90.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 74.7 per 100k, 54.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 9.9 | A | 213 | 106.2 | -90.6% |
| Property Crime | 74.7 | A | 584 | 163.6 | -54.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.0 | A | 42 | 22.3 | -77.6% |
| Burglary | 19.9 | B | 125 | 24.0 | -17.1% |
| Larceny | 49.8 | A | 393 | 116.4 | -57.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.0 | A | 66 | 22.2 | -77.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 228.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 206.5% higher |
| Dumont | 0 miles | A 10.9 | A 38.0 | Violent: 9.1% higher Property: 49.1% lower |
| Emerson | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 41.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 44.5% lower |
| Englewood | 0 miles | C 106.8 | A 86.1 | Violent: 973.0% higher Property: 15.3% higher |
| Harrington Park | 0 miles | A 19.6 | A 19.6 | Violent: 97.4% higher Property: 73.7% lower |