West Caldwell Township, New Jersey Crime Rate
4 years of data (2020–2024) · Population: 10,975
Key Insights
- →West Caldwell Township has a safety grade of A+ with a violent crime rate of 36.4 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 30.5% from the previous year.
- →Crime trajectory: stable safe — based on 4 years of data.
- →Safer than 80% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.05 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
36.4
+30.5% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
728.9
80 total
vs National Avg
↓ -90%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 4
Murder0
Rape0
Robbery1
Aggravated Assault3
Property Crime: 80
Burglary4
Larceny-Theft71
Motor Vehicle Theft5
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,975 | 4 | 36.4 | 0 | 80 | 728.9 |
| 2023 | 10,762 | 3 | 27.9 | 0 | 85 | 789.8 |
| 2022 | 10,756 | 1 | 9.3 | 0 | 77 | 715.9 |
| 2020 | 10,841 | 3 | 27.7 | 0 | 62 | 571.9 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
A+
Safety Grade for West Caldwell Township
Based on violent crime rate of 36.4 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 80% of cities
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.