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Is Ridgefield, New Jersey Safe?

Population 11,547 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,547, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Ridgefield earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,014 per 100K.

Ridgefield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRidgefieldNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate266.6303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1687.02034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate163.0--268.2
Theft Rate1014.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate230.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

195.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

267/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1687/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ridgefield

Violent crime in Ridgefield is below the national average. The rate of 266.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1687.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,014 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ridgefield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault163
061% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary205
076% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,014
072% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft230
072% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Ridgefield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ridgefield
266.6
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ridgefield
1687.0
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Ridgefield Safety

Is Ridgefield safe?
It depends on where in Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield?
195.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 266.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1687.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ridgefield safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ridgefield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ridgefield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ridgefield?
Crime rates have held steady in Ridgefield, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Ridgefield compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Middle of the pack for New Jersey. Ridgefield isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 47th percentile among New Jersey cities.
How safe is Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield?
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 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Ridgefield?
266.6 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (163), robbery (42), 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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