B+
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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleBogota/100k peopleNew Jersey/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime89n/a (estimate)9271,7432,281
Murder0n/a0.02.85.7
Rape0n/a0.017.938.0
Robbery0n/a0.049.966.5
Assault6n/a62.5150.7264.1
Violent crime6n/a (estimate)63221364
Burglary6n/a62.5154.8250.7
Theft73n/a760.71,176.11,347.2
Vehicle theft4n/a41.7190.7318.7
Property crime83n/a (estimate)8651,5221,917

Bogota crime map



The Bogota crime map 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)2114,540558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.55.73.3
        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 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.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Emerson, NJ7,60614207221
        Wanaque, NJ11,71918210228
        Park Ridge, NJ8,72110225236
        Waldwick, NJ10,05120219238
        Oradell, NJ8,12612257269
        Sparkill, NY1,39955252307
        Tuckahoe CDP, NY1,18855252307
        Bogota, NJ8,37563865927

        Cities with similar population

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Highland Heights, OH8,37535340375
        Murphy, MO8,3733991,8212,220
        Miles City, MT8,3721059611,066
        Fort Stockton, TX8,378124385509
        Albion, MI8,3801,3322,6643,995
        Bogota, NJ8,37563865927
        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.