Ridgefield Park, NJ has safety grade B+, a population of about 12,928, an overall crime rate near 387 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Ridgefield Park, NJ is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Ridgefield Park, NJ for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Ridgefield Park, NJ Crime Rate and Safety Report
Ridgefield Park, NJ crime snapshot: safety grade B+, violent crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 1.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
B+
Moderately Safe
Violent Crime Rate
2.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
Ridgefield Park, NJ demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Safety Recommendations
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (62.0% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
Trend Analysis
The relatively low crime count of 50 incidents suggests Ridgefield Park maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison Insights
Ridgefield Park demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Ridgefield Park, NJ Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US3462940, a total of 50 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is assault, accounting for 29 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Robbery is significantly less frequent, with only 2 reported cases under the "Robbery" sub-category. Property crime constitutes a notable portion of the overall crime, totaling 19 incidents. Within property crime, "Larceny/Theft Offenses" are the most common, with 11 incidents, followed by "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" with 6 incidents, and "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" with 2 incidents.
Ridgefield Park, NJ crime map
Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
07643
23
Safety7.7
Per 1K8
Total Crimes07660
25
Safety7.5
Per 1K8
Total Crimes07666
27
Safety7.3
Per 1K7
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FAQ about crime in Ridgefield Park, NJ
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 Ridgefield Park, NJ.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
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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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