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Is Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey Safe?

Population 12,211 · Safer than 48% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,211, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Hasbrouck Heights earns a C+ with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,456 per 100K.

Hasbrouck Heights Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHasbrouck HeightsNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate193.4303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1658.42034.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate157.0--268.2
Theft Rate1456.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate409.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

185.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB

193/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1658/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hasbrouck Heights

Violent crime in Hasbrouck Heights is well below the national average. The rate of 193.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1658.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,456 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hasbrouck Heights Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault157
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary204
076% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,456
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft409
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hasbrouck Heights Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hasbrouck Heights
193.4
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hasbrouck Heights
1658.4
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hasbrouck Heights Safety

Is Hasbrouck Heights safe?
It depends on where in Hasbrouck Heights you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime well below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Hasbrouck Heights?
185.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 193.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1658.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hasbrouck Heights safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Hasbrouck Heights has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hasbrouck Heights?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hasbrouck Heights generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hasbrouck Heights police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hasbrouck Heights?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Hasbrouck Heights's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Hasbrouck Heights compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Middle of the pack for New Jersey. Hasbrouck Heights isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 53th percentile among New Jersey cities.
How safe is Hasbrouck Heights to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Hasbrouck Heights?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 48th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Hasbrouck Heights?
193.4 per 100,000, which is 47% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (157), robbery (37), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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