North Caldwell, NJ Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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69%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

96%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

63%

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}	North Caldwell_{/100k people}	New Jersey_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	44	n/a (estimate)	658	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	15.0	49.3	60.6
Assault	0	n/a	0.0	148.8	256.1
Violent crime	1	n/a (estimate)	15	218	359
Burglary	18	n/a	269.3	145.3	229.2
Theft	24	n/a	359.0	1,119.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	15.0	162.6	258.8
Property crime	43	n/a (estimate)	643	1,427	1,760

North Caldwell crime map

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

North Caldwell crime rates are 69% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in North Caldwell are 96% lower than the national average
In North Caldwell you have a 1 in 152 chance of becoming a victim of crime
North Caldwell is safer than 89% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in North Caldwell has increased by 16%

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Daily Crime In North Caldwell (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in North Caldwell, NJ per 100,000 people. In North Caldwell, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 2.50 times less than the New Jersey average and 3.22 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in North Caldwell is 14.55 times less than the New Jersey average and 24.01 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, North Caldwell has a daily crime rate that is 2.22 times less than the New Jersey average and 2.74 times less than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is North Caldwell (higher is better)

Is North Caldwell safe in comparison to other cities in the state of New Jersey as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in North Caldwell to other cities in the state and across the country, North Caldwell is 73% safer than other cities of New Jersey and 89% safer than other cities in the nation. North Caldwell has a ranks above average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in North Caldwell

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in North Caldwell is 1 in 6685

The chance of being a victim of property crime in North Caldwell is 1 in 156

The chance of being a victim of crime in North Caldwell is 1 in 152

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in North Caldwell, New Jersey? If you reside in North Caldwell, then there is a 1 in 6685 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 156. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 152 risk that you will become a victim of crime in North Caldwell.

Year Over Year Crime In North Caldwell (per 100,000 people)

A good indicator of whether North Caldwell is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in North Caldwell has decreased by 79%, while the property crime rate in North Caldwell has increased by 30% year over year. The number of total crimes in North Caldwell has increased by 16% year over year.

North Caldwell police department

Item	North Caldwell	New Jersey	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	19	14,540	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.1	5.7	3.3

There are a total of 19 North Caldwell police officers. This results in 3.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 46% less than the New Jersey average and 6.1% 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
North Caldwell, NJ	6,640	15	643	658

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Litchfield, MN	6,640	246	1,075	1,321
Pikeville, KY	6,642	191	1,444	1,634
Silsbee, TX	6,642	193	714	907
Cedarhurst, NY	6,642	124	559	683
Morrilton, AR	6,638	534	2,812	3,346
North Caldwell, NJ	6,640	15	643	658

Source: The North Caldwell, 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.