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Crime & Safety in Paterson, NJ

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

Paterson has a violent crime rate of 841 per 100,000 residents, 121% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 470.8 per 100,000, robbery at 320.3, rape at 37.3. The murder rate is 13.1 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,162 per 100,000, 10% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,263, burglary at 585, vehicle theft at 315 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 38 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Paterson receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent841.5/100K
121% above US avg
Murder13.1/100K
108% above US avg
Rape37.3/100K
Robbery320.3/100K
Assault470.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,162.0/100K
10% above US avg
Burglary584.7/100K
Theft1,262.6/100K
Vehicle Theft314.8/100K
Arson16.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)38

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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