How Does Crime in Mahwah Compare to Neighboring Towns?

NJ Spotlight has created an interactive map using the recently released 2011 Uniform Crime Report that plots the total crime rate per 1,000 people for seven index crimes (four violent -- murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault -- and three non-violent -- burglary, larceny and motor vehicle theft).

Mahwah

According to NJSP Crime Reports, the township's crime rate remained flat in 2011, after dropping in 2010. 

Year

Total # of Mahwah Crimes

# of Violent Crimes

# of Nonviolent Crimes

2011

110

3

107

2010

109

3

106

2009

154

6

148

2008

202

7

195

2007

145

10

135

Surrounding Towns

Mahwah’s crime rate was lower than in many surrounding towns, and in many municipalities across the state. Check out the interactive map to see how the crime rates in municipalities across the county and state compare to Mahwah’s. Here’s a comparison of a few nearby towns.

Town

2011 Crime Rate per 1,000

Ramsey

12.1

Mahwah

4.2

Upper Saddle River

5.6

Oakland

7.3

Franklin Lakes

8.4

Wyckoff

7.7

Allendale

8.9

Saddle River

7.9

New Jersey

Crime in New Jersey rose by 3 percent in 2011, with the increase attributed to a jump in non-violent crimes. Violent crimes decreased slightly. The number of burglaries across the state reached a high not seen since 2003. For more on the state Uniform Crime Report, click here.

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