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Is Woodland Park, New Jersey Safe?

Population 13,623 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Woodland Park is a smaller community of 13,623 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 194.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,163 per 100K.

Woodland Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWoodland ParkNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate206.9303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1741.82034.11,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate153.0--268.2
Theft Rate1163.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate170.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

194.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

207/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1742/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Woodland Park

Violent crime in Woodland Park is well below the national average. The rate of 206.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1741.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,163 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Woodland Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault153
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary259
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,163
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft170
053% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Woodland Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woodland Park
206.9
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woodland Park
1741.8
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Woodland Park Safety

Is Woodland Park safe?
It depends on where in Woodland Park you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime well below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Woodland Park?
194.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 206.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1741.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Woodland Park safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Woodland Park 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 Woodland Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Woodland Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Woodland Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Woodland Park?
Crime rates have held steady in Woodland Park, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Woodland Park compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Woodland Park ranks behind about 64% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Woodland Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Woodland Park?
Mixed. Violent crime is well 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 Woodland Park?
206.9 per 100,000, which is 43% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (153), robbery (52), and murder (2.0) 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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