C-
47%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
148%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
28%
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 peoplePaterson/100k peopleNew Jersey/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime5,225n/a (estimate)3,3501,7432,281
Murder15n/a9.62.85.7
Rape64n/a41.017.938.0
Robbery342n/a219.249.966.5
Assault989n/a634.0150.7264.1
Violent crime1,410n/a (estimate)904221364
Burglary631n/a404.5154.8250.7
Theft2,451n/a1,571.21,176.11,347.2
Vehicle theft733n/a469.9190.7318.7
Property crime3,815n/a (estimate)2,4461,5221,917

Paterson crime map



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

      • Paterson crime rates are 47% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Paterson are 148% higher than the national average
      • In Paterson you have a 1 in 30 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Paterson is safer than 29% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Paterson has increased by 28%

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        Daily Crime In Paterson (per 100,000 people)

        The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Paterson on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of New Jersey and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Paterson (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to New Jersey, are 1.92 times more than the state average and 1.47 times more than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Paterson on a daily basis are 4.08 times more than than New Jersey average and 2.48 times more than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Paterson are 1.61 times more than the daily state average and 1.28 times more than the daily national numbers.

        How Safe is Paterson (higher is better)

        Is Paterson 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 Paterson to other cities in the state and across the country, Paterson is 12% safer than other cities of New Jersey and 29% safer than other cities in the nation. Paterson has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Paterson

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Paterson is 1 in 111
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Paterson is 1 in 41
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Paterson is 1 in 30
        Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Paterson? In Paterson, NJ you have a 1 in 111 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 41 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 30 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Paterson.

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

        The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Paterson, NJ is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Paterson has increased by 176%, while the property crime rate in Paterson has increased by 7% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Paterson has increased by 28% with regards to total crimes year over year.

        Paterson police department

        Item Paterson New Jersey National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)45314,540558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents3.15.73.3
        There are a total of 453 Paterson police officers. This results in 3.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 45.5% less than the New Jersey average and 5.3% 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
        Hillsdale, NJ10,31710299309
        Paterson, NJ145,4849042,4463,350

        Cities with similar population

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Savannah, GA145,4923962,0512,447
        Bridgeport, CT145,0143911,4081,800
        Bellevue, WA146,1451513,4373,588
        Torrance, CA144,4302652,6292,894
        Thornton, CO144,1862772,9853,261
        Paterson, NJ145,4849042,4463,350
        Source: The Paterson, 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.