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12%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
11%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
17%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
Paterson crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Paterson crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Paterson crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Paterson crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peoplePaterson/100k peopleNew Jersey/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)2,614 (estimate)1,6202,324
Murdern/an/an/a3.16.3
Rapen/an/an/a16.840.0
Robberyn/an/an/a47.666.1
Assaultn/an/an/a135.4268.2
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)328 (estimate)203370
Burglaryn/an/an/a148.0269.8
Theftn/an/an/a1,109.11,401.9
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a159.6282.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)2,286 (estimate)1,4171,954

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The Paterson crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Paterson as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Paterson crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Paterson crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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Crime Quick Facts

  • Paterson crime rates are 12% higher than the national average
  • Violent crimes in Paterson are 11% lower than the national average
  • In Paterson you have a 1 in 39 chance of becoming a victim of crime
  • Paterson is safer than 29% of the cities in the United States
  • Year over year crime in Paterson has increased by 5%

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        Daily Crime In Paterson (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Paterson

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Paterson is 1 in 306
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Paterson is 1 in 44
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Paterson is 1 in 39

        Year Over Year Crime In Paterson (per 100,000 people)

        Paterson police department

        Item Paterson New Jersey National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)45314,540558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents3.15.73.3
        There are a total of 453 Paterson police officers. This results in 3.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 45.5% less than the New Jersey average and 5.3% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in New Jersey

        State Total offenders New Jersey /100K National /100K
        New Jersey4,53954266
        There are a total of 4,539 sex offenders in New Jersey. This yields a total of 54 sex offenders in New Jersey per 100,000 residents which is 80% less than the national average.

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        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Rockleigh, NJ650000
        Ringwood, NJ12,2290183183
        Northvale, NJ4,91142168210
        Park Ridge, NJ8,72110269279
        Wanaque, NJ11,71936253289
        Haworth, NJ3,40039270309
        Kinnelon, NJ9,9880311311
        Paterson, NJ145,4843282,2862,614

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        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Savannah, GA145,4924762,1912,667
        Bridgeport, CT145,0144081,2421,650
        Bellevue, WA146,1451563,7863,943
        Torrance, CA144,4302652,6402,905
        Thornton, CO144,1862853,4833,768
        Paterson, NJ145,4843282,2862,614
        Source: The Paterson, NJ crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.