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Is River Edge, New Jersey Safe?

Population 12,159 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,159, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. River Edge earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,741 per 100K.

River Edge Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRiver EdgeNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate316.0303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2087.52034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate205.0--268.2
Theft Rate1741.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate311.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

240.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

316/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2088/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for River Edge

Violent crime in River Edge is close to the national average. The rate of 316.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2087.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,741 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

River Edge Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault205
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary373
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,741
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft311
098% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How River Edge Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

River Edge
316.0
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

River Edge
2087.5
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About River Edge Safety

Is River Edge safe?
Not especially. River Edge earns a C- with a crime rate of 240.3 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 River Edge?
240.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 316.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2087.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is River Edge safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. River Edge's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,741 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in River Edge?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in River Edge generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the River Edge police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in River Edge?
No. Crime in River Edge has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does River Edge compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. River Edge ranks behind about 78% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is River Edge to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in River Edge?
Bad. A C- grade and 240.3 per-thousand rate put River Edge below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 316 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in River Edge?
316.0 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (205), robbery (44), 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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