Paterson, NJ Crime Rate
Population: 158,903 • Latest FBI Data
57Score
C
Average Safety
1,555
Violent Crimes
978.6/100k
3,736
Property Crimes
2351.1/100k
10
Murders
393
Robberies
1093
Assaults
572
Burglaries
Is Paterson Safe?
Paterson, NJ has a safety score of 57/100 (C). The violent crime rate is 978.6 per 100k residents. Property crime rate is 2351.1 per 100k.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paterson's crime rate?
Paterson has a total crime rate of 3329.7 per 100,000 residents, with 978.6 violent crimes and 2351.1 property crimes per 100k.
How does Paterson compare to the national average?
Violent crime is above the US average of 380 per 100k. Property crime is above the national average of 2,000 per 100k.
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