Passaic County Crime & Safety

Passaic County has a total crime rate of 2166.2 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (428.1 per 100K) and property crimes (1738.1 per 100K).

Passaic County has a safety score of 18/100, rated "High Crime". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #17 out of 21 counties in New Jersey for safety (1 = safest).

The crime rate is higher than the New Jersey average of 1,525.9. Passaic also scores below the state safety average of 97.6, reflecting challenges common in densely populated areas.

Violent crime stands at 428.1 per 100,000, while property crime is 1,738.1. While these numbers are higher than nearby counties, the majority of incidents do not involve physical violence.

Crime data for Passaic County comes from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Local law enforcement agencies submit data on violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft) to the FBI. Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents to allow fair comparison between counties of different sizes. The safety score (0-100) is derived from these rates, with higher scores indicating safer counties.

Passaic County has a safety score of 18/100, which is below the New Jersey average of 40/100. Many counties with above-average crime rates invest in community policing, crime prevention programs, neighborhood watch initiatives, and social services aimed at reducing crime over time.