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Is Cliffside Park, New Jersey Safe?

Population 26,539 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Cliffside Park runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Theft is the most common offense at 2,106 per 100K, which is well above the national average.

Cliffside Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCliffside ParkNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate229.6303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2389.62034.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate183.0--268.2
Theft Rate2106.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate534.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

230/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2390/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cliffside Park

Violent crime in Cliffside Park is below the national average. The rate of 229.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2389.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,106 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cliffside Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault183
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary445
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,106
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft534
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cliffside Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cliffside Park
229.6
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cliffside Park
2389.6
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cliffside Park Safety

Is Cliffside Park safe?
Not especially. Cliffside Park earns a D with a crime rate of 261.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Cliffside Park?
261.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 229.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2389.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cliffside Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Cliffside Park's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,106 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cliffside Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cliffside Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cliffside Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cliffside Park?
No. Crime in Cliffside Park has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Cliffside Park compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Cliffside Park ranks behind about 89% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Cliffside Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Cliffside Park?
Bad. A D grade and 261.9 per-thousand rate put Cliffside Park below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 230 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Cliffside Park?
229.6 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (183), robbery (47), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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