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Is Paramus, New Jersey Safe?

Population 26,723 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 26,723, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Paramus earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,159 per 100K.

Paramus Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricParamusNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate266.3303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1773.12034.11,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate186.0--268.2
Theft Rate1159.0--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 SafetyC

203.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

266/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1773/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Paramus

Violent crime in Paramus is below the national average. The rate of 266.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1773.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,159 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Paramus Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault186
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary298
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,159
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft259
081% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Paramus Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Paramus
266.3
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Paramus
1773.1
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Paramus Safety

Is Paramus safe?
It depends on where in Paramus you are. The city gets a C overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Paramus?
203.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 266.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1773.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Paramus safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Paramus 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 Paramus?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Paramus generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Paramus police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Paramus?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Paramus's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Paramus compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Middle of the pack for New Jersey. Paramus isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among New Jersey cities.
How safe is Paramus 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 Paramus?
Mixed. Violent crime is 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 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Paramus?
266.3 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (186), robbery (60), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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