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United States / New Jersey / New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area / Bergen County / Paramus / Zip Codes
Paramus, NJ is a relatively safe city compared to the national average. The rate of violent crime in Paramus is much lower than the US average, with just 9.8 incidents per 100,000 people reported in 2019. Likewise, the rate of property crime is also significantly lower than the national average, with 61 incidents per 100,000 people. Overall, Paramus is a safe city for residents and visitors alike to enjoy without fear of criminal activity.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Paramus violent crime is 9.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Paramus property crime is 61.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Paramus, NJ Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000508.63.7152022888740.4437.67405.2897.6
2001377.607.7161.8208.19202489.47687.61025
2002395.8015.2190.3190.38011.4449.16778.3784
2003363.3022.7143.8196.87713.3423.96517.3772.1
2004314.703.7153.6157.47902.1498.36898505.8
2005247.43.73.7104.9134.95588254.95055.8277.3
2006289.900128161.96282.7327.55563.7391.5
2007204.303.894.6105.95970.5257.35550.5162.7
2008335.5011.4137.2186.86514.9343.15931.7240.2
2009336.300172164.37058.2454.86465.9137.6
2010349.300117.7231.66670.5303.76192.1174.6
2011230.8011.483.2136.26311336.75868.3105.9
2012108.907.571.3305154.3202.74846.5105.1
201300101.418.84938.4195.34611.7131.4
201485.803.752.329.94464.2138.14191.7134.4
2015148.707.492.948.33850.9152.43572.1126.4
2016122.403.777.940.84254.8137.34069.348.2
201751.73.7025.922.24262.2107.14044.3110.8
201889.7011.244.933.73989.789.73795.2104.7
2019166.307.630.2128.53473.290.73291.890.7

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k		 Property
per 100k		 Pop. Miles Data
Year
Oradell, NJ24.4256.77,92222019
River Edge, NJ17.4626.111,11422019
New Milford, NJ6.1387.716,52932019
Rochelle Park, NJ71.51,179.05,59332019
Fair Lawn, NJ21.2713.832,83032019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k		 Property
per 100k		 Pop. Miles Data
Year
River Edge, NJ17.4626.111,11422019
New Milford, NJ6.1387.716,52932019
Fair Lawn, NJ21.2713.832,83032019
Glen Rock, NJ0.0508.311,58332019
Ridgewood, NJ51.6567.625,30332019

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Bp · Paramus, NJ
Paramus School System
Over 15 years ago

My siblings and I are products of the Paramus Public School system and I am an attorney, my sister is a doctor and my brother is finishing his MBA. Many of my high  More

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Kimberly · Paramus, NJ
Quality of Life
Over 17 years ago

I have lived here most of my life and it is a fabulous place to live. Community oriented - great schools and great  More

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