The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Northvale, NJ: Crime Maps and Statistics

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$1.06 million

Cost of Crime™ for Northvale, NJ

In 2025, crime will cost $661 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Northvale in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Northvale, NJ Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Northvale ranks in the 51st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 51% of cities but less safe than 49%. This analysis applies only to Northvale's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Northvale is 23.75 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Northvale Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Northvale varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 139 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Northvale, NJ see the most incidents - about 33 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Northvale, NJ

The total projected cost of crime in Northvale for 2025 is $1,062,450. This translates to approximately $231 per resident and $661 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Northvale. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 9.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Northvale Compared to Other Cities?

Northvale, NJ:	$231
Englewood Cliffs, NJ:	$567
Pine Lake Park, NJ:	$68
New Jersey:	$240
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Northvale is $231 per year, which is $234 less than the national average and $9 less than New Jersey's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Northvale:

In Englewood Cliffs, NJ, crime costs $567 per person, which is $337 more than in Northvale.
In Pine Lake Park, NJ, crime costs $68 per person, which is $163 less than in Northvale

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Northvale for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Northvale	Cost per Northvale Resident
Murder	$123,555	$27
Rape/Sexual Assault	$78,234	$17
Robbery	$74,682	$16
Assault	$118,006	$26
Kidnapping	$6,701	$1
Vehicle Theft	$139,559	$30
Burglary	$26,549	$6
Theft	$396,087	$86
Arson	$4,547	$1
Vandalism	$41,544	$9
Animal Cruelty	$577	$0
Drug Crimes	$36,567	$8
Identity Theft	$15,843	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$1,062,450	$231

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Northvale, NJ

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Northvale totals $1,268,785 ($275 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,331,235 ($506 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Northvale crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the northeast part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Northvale’s 4,609 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Northvale Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Northvale residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8915
Robbery	0.5151
Rape	0.2799
Murder	0.0143
Total Violent Crime	1.701 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.59
Vehicle Theft	1.955
Burglary	0.6351
Arson	0.0409
Total Property Crime	19.22 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0240
Drug Crimes	1.073
Vandalism	1.262
Identity Theft	0.4441
Animal Cruelty	0.0169
Total "Other" Rate	2.819 (A)

Individual Northvale Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Northvale is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Northvale.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Rockleigh, NJ	D-	C	F
Norwood, NJ	B+	A+	C
Tappan, NY	A	A-	B+
Palisades, NY	B+	C+	C+
Old Tappan, NJ	A	A+	B+
Sparkill, NY	A-	B-	B-
Harrington Park, NJ	A	A+	B
Orangeburg, NY	B+	C+	C+
Closter, NJ	B	A	C-
Piermont, NY	B	C+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Northvale is similar versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Milbank, SD	C	C+	C+
Mohawk, NY	A-	A-	A-
Minster, OH	A-	B	B
Minot Afb, ND	D	D+	D+
Minocqua, WI	C-	C	C
Mingo Junction, OH	C-	B-	B-
Minersville, PA	C+	B-	B-
Mineralwells, WV	B+	A	A
Mineral Ridge, OH	B-	A-	A-
Mineral Point, WI	C-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Northvale is less safe than the New Jersey state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Northvale, NJ average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Northvale schools on SchoolGrade

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