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Is Hackensack, New Jersey Safe?

Population 46,380 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Hackensack runs high. The city's D- grade puts it below 85% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,064 per 100K.

Hackensack Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHackensackNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate289.1303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2447.12034.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate209.0--268.2
Theft Rate2064.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate259.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

273.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

289/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2447/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hackensack

Violent crime in Hackensack is below the national average. The rate of 289.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2447.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,064 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hackensack Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault209
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary421
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,064
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft259
081% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hackensack Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hackensack
289.1
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hackensack
2447.1
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hackensack Safety

Is Hackensack safe?
Not especially. Hackensack earns a D- with a crime rate of 273.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hackensack?
273.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 289.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2447.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hackensack safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hackensack's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,064 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hackensack?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hackensack generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hackensack police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hackensack?
No. Crime in Hackensack has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Hackensack compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Hackensack ranks behind about 76% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Hackensack 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 Hackensack?
Bad. A D- grade and 273.6 per-thousand rate put Hackensack below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 289 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hackensack?
289.1 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (209), robbery (59), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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