River Edge, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The River Edge Police Department serves the city of River Edge, NJ in Bergen County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 117 violent crimes and 406 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 25.0 per 100k residents, which is 76.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 225.1 per 100k, 37.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 ARobbery
Grade DNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 25.0 | A | 117 | 106.2 | -76.5% |
| Property Crime | 225.1 | D | 406 | 163.6 | +37.6% |
| Robbery | 8.3 | D | 5 | 5.8 | +43.4% |
| Burglary | 8.3 | A | 30 | 24.0 | -65.3% |
| Larceny | 191.8 | F | 353 | 116.4 | +64.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 25.0 | C | 23 | 22.2 | +12.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 4 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 228.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 1.6% higher |
| Dumont | 0 miles | A 10.9 | A 38.0 | Violent: 56.6% lower Property: 83.1% lower |
| Emerson | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 41.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 81.6% lower |
| Englewood | 0 miles | C 106.8 | A 86.1 | Violent: 326.9% higher Property: 61.8% lower |
| Harrington Park | 0 miles | A 19.6 | A 19.6 | Violent: 21.5% lower Property: 91.3% lower |