Crime & Safety in Hackensack, NJ

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Hackensack has a violent crime rate of 246 per 100,000 residents, 35% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 186.4 per 100,000, robbery at 40.7, rape at 19.3. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,029 per 100,000, 4% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,584, burglary at 259, vehicle theft at 182 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 38 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Hackensack receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Hackensack vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent246.4/100K
35% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape19.3/100K
Robbery40.7/100K
Assault186.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,029.3/100K
4% above US avg
Burglary259.3/100K
Theft1,583.6/100K
Vehicle Theft182.1/100K
Arson4.3/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)38

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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