Elmwood Park, NJ Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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34%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

49%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

32%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

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.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Elmwood Park_{/100k people}	New Jersey_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	323	n/a (estimate)	1,527	1,620	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	3.1	6.3
Rape	6	n/a	28.4	16.8	40.0
Robbery	6	n/a	28.4	47.6	66.1
Assault	28	n/a	132.4	135.4	268.2
Violent crime	40	n/a (estimate)	189	203	370
Burglary	35	n/a	165.5	148.0	269.8
Theft	215	n/a	1,016.4	1,109.1	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	33	n/a	156.0	159.6	282.7
Property crime	283	n/a (estimate)	1,338	1,417	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Elmwood Park, NJ

Crime can be categorized into two primary types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, whereas property crimes involve acts like burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. The overall crime rate in Elmwood Park is 34.3% lower than the national average. Specifically, there were 40 violent crimes reported in Elmwood Park, equivalent to 189 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national average by 48.9%. Additionally, Elmwood Park recorded 283 property crimes, amounting to 1338 per 100,000 people, lower than the national average by 31.6%.

In the latest reported crime year, Elmwood Park recorded zero homicides. This statistic potentially positions the city as a paragon of security, radiating a profound sense of safety for its residents. A low number of severe violent crimes instills a deep feeling of well-being among its community but also establishes a lofty benchmark for other locales aspiring to foster equally secure environments.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Elmwood Park?

AreaVibes conducted surveys inquiring about the safety perception of Elmwood Park residents. Out of the respondents (16 in total), 63% expressed a strong sense of security, believing that crime rates in Elmwood Park were low, and they felt comfortable walking alone at night. Conversely, 38% held a contrasting viewpoint, expressing concerns about safety in the area and feeling uncomfortable walking alone during the nighttime hours.

Is Elmwood Park a Safe Place to Live?

Is Elmwood Park a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Elmwood Park has a crime rate that is lower than the national average by 34%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 0.88 daily incidents, encompassing 0.11 violent crimes and 0.78 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Elmwood Park as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Elmwood Park Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Elmwood Park has increased by 37.5% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Elmwood Park is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. Crime rates are categorized by violent and property crime. Year-over-year violent crime has increased by 66.7%, while property crime has increased by 34.1%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Elmwood Park.

Potential Causes for Crime in Elmwood Park

Elmwood Park has a poverty rate that stands at 9.4, in contrast to the national average of 15.1. Historically, a direct correlation has been observed between poverty rates and crime stats. Higher poverty rates have led to higher crime rates, while lower poverty rates have led to a reduction in Elmwood Park crime rates. Income disparities and heightened poverty levels can serve as catalysts for elevated or reduced criminal activity, as individuals may or may not turn to illicit means to fulfill their basic needs. This could be one of many factors that may influence crime.

Highly populated regions typically encompass expansive urban hubs teeming with diverse economic prospects. Within these areas, income inequality can be exacerbated, giving rise to enclaves of poverty amid affluence. Communities marked by economic disparities may contend with heightened property crimes, and in certain instances, violent crimes. Conversely, regions characterized by low population density often exhibit lower Elmwood Park crime rates. For instance, in Elmwood Park, the population density stands at 7574.6 people per square mile, diverging from the national average of 90.6 people per square mile.

In Elmwood Park, the cost of living is 30.22% higher than the national average. A high cost of living can induce economic stress for locals, especially those with limited financial resources. When people grapple with soaring housing expenses, utility bills, healthcare costs, and other essential necessities, they may be driven towards criminal activities, including theft or fraud, as a means of financial survival. Conversely, cities boasting a lower cost of living may mitigate economic pressures and potentially result in reduced crime rates.

Elmwood Park crime map

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

Elmwood Park crime rates are 34% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Elmwood Park are 49% lower than the national average
In Elmwood Park you have a 1 in 66 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Elmwood Park is safer than 54% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Elmwood Park has increased by 35%

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Daily Crime In Elmwood Park (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Elmwood Park for every 100,000 residents. The Elmwood Park total amount of daily crime is 1.06 times less than the New Jersey average and 1.52 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Elmwood Park, is 1.07 times less than the New Jersey average, and it is 1.96 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Elmwood Park has a daily crime average that is 1.06 times less than the New Jersey average and 1.46 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Elmwood Park (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Elmwood Park in comparison to other New Jersey communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Elmwood Park safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Elmwood Park being safer than 28% of cities in New Jersey and 54% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking New Jersey cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Elmwood Park. In conclusion, Elmwood Park ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Elmwood Park

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Elmwood Park is 1 in 529

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Elmwood Park is 1 in 75

The chance of being a victim of crime in Elmwood Park is 1 in 66

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Elmwood Park, New Jersey you have a 1 in 529 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 75 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 66 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Elmwood Park.

Year Over Year Crime In Elmwood Park (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether Elmwood Park is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Elmwood Park violent crime rates have increased by 63%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 32% year over year. Total crimes for Elmwood Park has increased by 35% in the same time frame.

Elmwood Park police department

Item	Elmwood Park	New Jersey	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	37	14,540	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.9	5.7	3.3

There are a total of 37 Elmwood Park police officers. This results in 1.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 66.7% less than the New Jersey average and 42% 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}
Rockleigh, NJ	650	0	0	0
Ringwood, NJ	12,229	0	183	183
Northvale, NJ	4,911	42	168	210
Park Ridge, NJ	8,721	10	269	279
Wanaque, NJ	11,719	36	253	289
Haworth, NJ	3,400	39	270	309
Kinnelon, NJ	9,988	0	311	311
Elmwood Park, NJ	20,019	189	1,338	1,527

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Miamisburg, OH	20,020	142	1,658	1,800
Oregon, OH	20,007	167	4,333	4,500
West Chester, PA	20,033	167	883	1,050
Amherst Center, MA	20,037	194	331	525
Punta Gorda, FL	20,044	106	639	745
Elmwood Park, NJ	20,019	189	1,338	1,527

Source: The Elmwood Park, 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.