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Is Bergenfield, New Jersey Safe?

Population 28,754 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bergenfield is a smaller community of 28,754 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 242.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,355 per 100K.

Bergenfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBergenfieldNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate333.5303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2094.22034.11,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate199.0--268.2
Theft Rate1355.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate378.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

242.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

334/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2094/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bergenfield

Violent crime in Bergenfield is close to the national average. The rate of 333.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2094.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,355 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bergenfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault199
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery81
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary250
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,355
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft378
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Bergenfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bergenfield
333.5
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bergenfield
2094.2
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bergenfield Safety

Is Bergenfield safe?
Not especially. Bergenfield earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bergenfield?
242.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 333.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2094.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bergenfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bergenfield's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,355 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bergenfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bergenfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bergenfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bergenfield?
No. Crime in Bergenfield has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Bergenfield compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Bergenfield ranks behind about 77% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Bergenfield to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Bergenfield?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242.8 per-thousand rate put Bergenfield below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 334 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bergenfield?
333.5 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (199), robbery (81), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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