Bogota, NJ Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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76%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

86%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

74%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Bogota_{/100k people}	New Jersey_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	51	n/a (estimate)	504	1,645	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	2.3	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	17.3	37.5
Robbery	1	n/a	9.9	49.3	60.6
Assault	4	n/a	39.5	148.8	256.1
Violent crime	5	n/a (estimate)	49	218	359
Burglary	8	n/a	79.0	145.3	229.2
Theft	34	n/a	335.8	1,119.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	4	n/a	39.5	162.6	258.8
Property crime	46	n/a (estimate)	454	1,427	1,760

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 76% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Bogota are 86% lower than the national average
In Bogota you have a 1 in 199 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 46%

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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 3.27 times less than the New Jersey average and 4.21 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Bogota are 4.41 times less than than New Jersey and 7.27 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Bogota are 3.14 times less than than New Jersey and 3.87 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 27% 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 2026

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Bogota is 1 in 221

The chance of being a victim of crime in Bogota is 1 in 199

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Bogota, New Jersey you have a 1 in 2026 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 221 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 199 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 22% in Bogota, while property crimes in Bogota have decreased by 48%. Total crime has decreased by 46% 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	0	95	95
Allendale, NJ	6,757	0	116	116
Harrington Park, NJ	4,735	0	212	212
Oradell, NJ	8,126	48	168	215
Wanaque, NJ	11,719	36	187	223
Old Tappan, NJ	5,924	48	191	239
Hillsdale, NJ	10,317	0	263	263
Bogota, NJ	8,375	49	454	504

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Highland Heights, OH	8,375	0	444	444
Murphy, MO	8,373	402	1,687	2,089
Miles City, MT	8,372	307	744	1,052
Fort Stockton, TX	8,378	163	250	413
Albion, MI	8,380	1,317	2,815	4,132
Bogota, NJ	8,375	49	454	504

Source: The Bogota, NJ crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.