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Is Palisades Park, New Jersey Safe?

Population 20,317 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Palisades Park runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 81% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Theft is the most common offense at 2,112 per 100K, which is well above the national average.

Palisades Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPalisades ParkNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate227.9303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2368.82034.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate148.0--268.2
Theft Rate2112.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate324.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

228/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2369/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Palisades Park

Violent crime in Palisades Park is below the national average. The rate of 227.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2368.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,112 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Palisades Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault148
055% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary344
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,112
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft324
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Palisades Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Palisades Park
227.9
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Palisades Park
2368.8
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Palisades Park Safety

Is Palisades Park safe?
Not especially. Palisades Park earns a D with a crime rate of 259.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Palisades Park?
259.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 227.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2368.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Palisades Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Palisades Park's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,112 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Palisades Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Palisades Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Palisades Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Palisades Park?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Palisades Park's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Palisades Park compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Palisades Park ranks behind about 78% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Palisades Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Palisades Park?
Bad. A D grade and 259.7 per-thousand rate put Palisades Park below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 228 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Palisades Park?
227.9 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (148), robbery (36), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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