Hackensack, NJ crime snapshot: safety grade B, violent crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Somewhat Safe
per 1000 residents
Hackensack, NJ shows good safety standards with a A rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (62.8% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 218 incidents suggests Hackensack maintains good community safety standards.
Hackensack demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US3428680, a detailed analysis reveals the following: The total count of reported crimes is 218. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 132 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Property crime is the second most frequent, with a total of 71 incidents. Within property crime, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most common (59 incidents), followed by Stolen Property Offenses and Burglary/Breaking & Entering (both with 5 incidents), and Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (2 incidents). Robbery accounts for 5 incidents, all categorized as Robbery. Sex offenses are relatively low, with a total of 2 incidents, divided between Sex Offenses and Kidnapping/Abduction (1 incident each). The "others" category includes 8 incidents, comprising Counterfeiting/Forgery (3 incidents), Fraud Offenses (4 incidents), and Arson (1 incident). To provide a more comprehensive safety profile, additional data is needed. The city and state associated with GEOID 16000US3428680 are required to determine the population, median income, and calculate crime rates per 100k. Once the population is known, the violent crime rate can be calculated by summing the incidents of sex offenses, assault, and robbery, then dividing by the population and multiplying by 100,000. Similarly, the property crime rate is calculated by dividing the total property crime incidents by the population and multiplying by 100,000. The safety score and grade are typically derived from a combination of crime rates, community factors, and other relevant data points. Crime map data, zip codes, and further insights would require linking this GEOID to specific geographic information and demographic data.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Hackensack, NJ.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Hackensack, NJ and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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