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Is Elmwood Park, New Jersey Safe?

Population 21,534 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Elmwood Park has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 260.3 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,848 per 100K.

Elmwood Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricElmwood ParkNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate386.4303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2216.32034.11,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate254.0--268.2
Theft Rate1848.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate219.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

260.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

386/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2216/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Elmwood Park

Violent crime in Elmwood Park is close to the national average. The rate of 386.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2216.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,848 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Elmwood Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault254
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery95
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary282
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,848
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft219
069% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Elmwood Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elmwood Park
386.4
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elmwood Park
2216.3
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Elmwood Park Safety

Is Elmwood Park safe?
Not especially. Elmwood Park earns a D with a crime rate of 260.3 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 Elmwood Park?
260.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 386.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2216.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Elmwood Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Elmwood Park's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,848 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Elmwood Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Elmwood Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Elmwood Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Elmwood Park?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Elmwood Park's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Elmwood Park compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Elmwood Park ranks behind about 83% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Elmwood Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Elmwood Park?
Bad. A D grade and 260.3 per-thousand rate put Elmwood Park below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 386 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Elmwood Park?
386.4 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (254), robbery (95), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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