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Is Waldwick, New Jersey Safe?

Population 10,252 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,252, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Waldwick earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,219 per 100K.

Waldwick Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWaldwickNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate379.8303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1771.52034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate218.0--268.2
Theft Rate1219.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate222.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

215.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

380/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1772/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Waldwick

Violent crime in Waldwick is close to the national average. The rate of 379.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1771.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,219 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Waldwick Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault218
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary196
073% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,219
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft222
070% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Waldwick Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Waldwick
379.8
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Waldwick
1771.5
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waldwick Safety

Is Waldwick safe?
Not especially. Waldwick earns a C with a crime rate of 215.1 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 Waldwick?
215.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 379.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1771.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Waldwick safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Waldwick 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 Waldwick?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Waldwick generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Waldwick police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Waldwick?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Waldwick's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Waldwick compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Waldwick ranks behind about 66% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Waldwick to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Waldwick?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Waldwick?
379.8 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (218), robbery (45), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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