Is Wyckoff Safe? See Where It Ranks In NJ: Report

WYCKOFF, NJ — Wyckoff is the 55th safest city in the Garden State, according to a report by Safewise. It’s the 14th safest city in Bergen County, falling 15 spots from last year.

According to the numbers, there were 5.9 property crimes and 0.1 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Wyckoff in 2022. The national averages are 19.6 property crimes and four violent crimes per 1,000, according to SafeWise.

The city is sandwiched between Ridgewood and Little Ferry, taking the 50th and 56th spots respectively. Of the top 50 safest cities in New Jersey, 13 are in Bergen County.

The report also compares perceived safety and actual safety of cities across the country. It found that 55 percent of New Jerseyites say their personal safety has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic compared to 44 percent of Americans.

While violent and property crimes have decreased in the state, gun violence is a top concern for New Jersey residents. Almost a third named gun violence as their priority concern, which is higher than the U.S. average of 53 percent.

Safewise also collects information on median income, high school graduation rates, redlining practices, household access to high-speed internet, city budget allocations, and unemployment rates to create a cohesive picture.

When using terms like “dangerous” and “safe”, Safewise says they explicitly refer to Federal Bureau of Investigation’s crime data.

You can read the full report here.

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