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Is Ridgefield Park, New Jersey Safe?

Population 13,372 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Ridgefield Park faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,661 per 100K.

Ridgefield Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRidgefield ParkNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate323.1303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2293.32034.11,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate263.0--268.2
Theft Rate1661.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate477.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

323/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2293/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ridgefield Park

Violent crime in Ridgefield Park is close to the national average. The rate of 323.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2293.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,661 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ridgefield Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault263
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary359
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,661
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft477
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Ridgefield Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ridgefield Park
323.1
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ridgefield Park
2293.3
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Ridgefield Park Safety

Is Ridgefield Park safe?
Not especially. Ridgefield Park earns a D with a crime rate of 261.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Ridgefield Park?
261.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 323.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2293.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ridgefield Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Ridgefield Park's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,661 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Ridgefield Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ridgefield Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ridgefield Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ridgefield Park?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Ridgefield Park's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Ridgefield Park compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Ridgefield Park?
Bad. A D grade and 261.6 per-thousand rate put Ridgefield Park below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 323 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Ridgefield Park?
323.1 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (263), robbery (65), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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