Crime & Safety in Paterson
Paterson's citywide crime rate runs genuinely, substantially elevated relative to national and New Jersey benchmarks -- this record discloses the real figures honestly rather than softening them.
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Learn moreA genuinely elevated citywide rate
FBI-sourced data cited this pass put Paterson's total crime rate at approximately 3,329.7 per 100,000 residents -- 57.12% above the national rate and 102.41% above New Jersey's own statewide rate -- with a violent-crime rate of approximately 978.6 per 100,000.
A real, independently corroborated national ranking
NeighborhoodScout separately named Paterson among the top 100 most dangerous cities in the United States on its own comparative methodology.
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Key takeaways
- Paterson's total crime rate runs genuinely elevated -- 57% above the national rate, 102% above New Jersey's own.
- NeighborhoodScout named Paterson among the top 100 most dangerous US cities on its own methodology.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement before relocating.
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