Bogota, NJ Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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59%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

83%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

55%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Bogota_{/100k people}	New Jersey_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	89	n/a (estimate)	927	1,743	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	2.8	5.7
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	17.9	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	49.9	66.5
Assault	6	n/a	62.5	150.7	264.1
Violent crime	6	n/a (estimate)	63	221	364
Burglary	6	n/a	62.5	154.8	250.7
Theft	73	n/a	760.7	1,176.1	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	4	n/a	41.7	190.7	318.7
Property crime	83	n/a (estimate)	865	1,522	1,917

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Bogota crime map

The Bogota crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Bogota 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 Bogota crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Bogota 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

Bogota crime rates are 59% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Bogota are 83% lower than the national average
In Bogota you have a 1 in 108 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Bogota is safer than 54% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Bogota has decreased by 41%

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Daily Crime In Bogota (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Bogota, New Jersey is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Bogota are 1.88 times less than the New Jersey average and 2.46 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Bogota are 3.54 times less than than New Jersey and 5.82 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Bogota are 1.76 times less than than New Jersey and 2.22 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Bogota (higher is better)

How safe is Bogota, New Jersey compared to other cities in New Jersey and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Bogota is safer than 29% of the cities in New Jersey and 54% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in New Jersey and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Bogota. Overall, Bogota is ranked above average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Bogota

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Bogota is 1 in 1600

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Bogota is 1 in 116

The chance of being a victim of crime in Bogota is 1 in 108

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Bogota, New Jersey you have a 1 in 1600 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 116 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 108 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Bogota.

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

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Bogota is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Bogota has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 68% in Bogota, while property crimes in Bogota have decreased by 37%. Total crime has decreased by 41% year over year.

Bogota police department

Item	Bogota	New Jersey	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	21	14,540	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.5	5.7	3.3

There are a total of 21 Bogota police officers. This results in 2.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 55.1% less than the New Jersey average and 22% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in New Jersey

State	Total offenders	New Jersey_/100K	National_/100K
New Jersey	4,539	54	266

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.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Emerson, NJ	7,606	14	207	221
Wanaque, NJ	11,719	18	210	228
Park Ridge, NJ	8,721	10	225	236
Waldwick, NJ	10,051	20	219	238
Oradell, NJ	8,126	12	257	269
Sparkill, NY	1,399	55	252	307
Tuckahoe CDP, NY	1,188	55	252	307
Bogota, NJ	8,375	63	865	927

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Highland Heights, OH	8,375	35	340	375
Murphy, MO	8,373	399	1,821	2,220
Miles City, MT	8,372	105	961	1,066
Fort Stockton, TX	8,378	124	385	509
Albion, MI	8,380	1,332	2,664	3,995
Bogota, NJ	8,375	63	865	927

Source: The Bogota, NJ crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.