Crime & Safety in Essex Fells, NJ

Violent and property crime rates, clearance data, and trends — 2024 Data

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

0.00

per 1,000 residents

-100% vs national

Property Crime Rate

12.96

per 1,000 residents

-40% vs national

Total Crimes

28

2024

Violent Clearance

N/A

cases solved

Property Clearance

4%

cases solved

vs Similar Cities

-100%

vs <10K avg

-100% vs <10K

How Essex Fells Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Essex Fells vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with Under 10,000 residents. Essex Fells is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Property ↑ 200.6%2015 → 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Essex Fells police solve 8% of burglary cases but only 0% of motor vehicle theft cases. The national violent crime clearance rate is 42%.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent00.00N/A
RobberyViolent00.00N/A
Aggravated AssaultViolent00.00N/A
BurglaryProperty136.027.7%
Larceny/TheftProperty125.560.0%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty31.390.0%

Essex Fells, NJ reported 0 violent crimes and 28 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 0.00 per 1,000 residents is 100.0% below the national average of 4.48 per 1,000. Larceny/theft accounts for 12 of the property crime reports. Compared to similarly sized cities (Under 10,000 population), Essex Fells's violent crime rate is 100% lower.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20240280.0012.96
20230380.0017.70
20222330.9315.39
20211190.468.82
20201260.4812.48
20190160.007.72
20180150.007.11
20170130.006.09
20160120.005.56
2015190.484.31