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Is Passaic, New Jersey Safe?

Population 71,337 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Passaic has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 261 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,867 per 100K.

Passaic Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPassaicNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate272.1303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2338.02034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate190.0--268.2
Theft Rate1867.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate364.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

272/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2338/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Passaic

Violent crime in Passaic is below the national average. The rate of 272.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2338.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,867 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Passaic Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault190
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery31
049% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary320
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,867
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft364
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Passaic Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Passaic
272.1
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Passaic
2338.0
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Passaic Safety

Is Passaic safe?
Not especially. Passaic earns a D with a crime rate of 261 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Passaic?
261 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 272.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2338.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Passaic safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Passaic's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,867 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Passaic?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Passaic generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Passaic police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Passaic?
Crime rates have held steady in Passaic, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Passaic compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Passaic ranks behind about 90% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Passaic to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Passaic?
Bad. A D grade and 261 per-thousand rate put Passaic below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 272 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Passaic?
272.1 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (190), robbery (31), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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