INSIDE THE NUMBERS: CRIME STATISTICS & RISING PROPERTY TAXES FOR NORTH ARLINGTON HOMEOWNERS!
NORTH ARLINGTON – What is the state of property taxes and property crime here in the borough?
Here’s what the most recent public data suggests about crime, municipal spending, and property taxes in North Arlington, New Jersey.
The picture is mixed for NA residents.
Crime: rising recently — especially property crime
According to FBI-derived UCR data, the property crime rate in North Arlington rose sharply between 2020 and 2023: in 2020 the rate was ~ 675 per 100,000; by 2023 it was ~ 1,299 per 100,000 — that’s roughly a 92% increase over that period according to Beautify Data
Violent crime remains low in absolute numbers: in 2023 there were only 10 violent crimes reported, a violent crime rate of ~ 61 per 100,000.
However, some local data summaries (on sites referencing the “2024 crime index”) indicate an uptick in both violent and property crime over the past 5 years, according to . City-Data+1
On a national scale, crime in North Arlington is still “well below average” for violent crimes — but property crime seems to have worsened recently according to HomeSnacks+2CrimeGrade.org+2
After years of relatively low crime rates, especially violent crime, North Arlington has experienced a noticeable rise in property crime in the last few years. Violent crime remains rare, but property-related offenses appear to be increasing.
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The most recent municipal budget for North Arlington (2025) shows total general appropriations rising compared to previous years.
According to a recent report, the local government has increased spending on public safety (police: more personnel and new initiatives), road repairs, redevelopment, parks and recreation, and other infrastructure.
Although the 2024 budget reportedly produced a $4 M surplus and stayed under the state-mandated “spending cap,” the overall budget is still up — largely due to rising costs: health insurance, wages, more hires and promotions and public-safety expansion according to The Observer Online+1
Takeaway on municipal spending:
Yes — municipal spending in North Arlington is increasing, driven especially by rising costs and spikes in capital purchases.
💰 Property taxes — rising, sometimes sharply
Multiple local-news sources report that property taxes in North Arlington have been increasing.
One account notes a home municipal tax bill rising from about $12,417.57 in 2023 to $13,639.60 in 2025 — roughly a 9% increase over two years.
Another local source estimates that a large portion (roughly 35%) of a typical property tax bill goes toward municipal operations; the remainder goes to schools (~55%) and county services (~10%). The Observer Online+1
The drivers of higher taxes include regular reassessments (raising assessed property values), greater municipal expenditures, and increased debt/service costs.
Takeaway on property taxes:
Yes — property taxes in North Arlington have risen in recent years, in part because of higher spending appropriations, rising property assessments, and expanded municipal debt obligations.
Bottomline:
Crime: Property crime is rising; violent crime remains low, but there is cause for concern on non-violent offenses.
Municipal spending: Increasing, with more funds going to employee healthcare, debt, legal fees, infrastructure costs, and higher municipal service costs.
Property taxes: Rising, reflecting increased spending plus higher property assessments.
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North Arlington has a political monopoly with all six seats on the governing body held by Republicans.
The Mayor is also a Republican.
No Democrat has served since 2019.
That’s nearly 7 years.