Asbury Park, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Asbury Park Police Department serves the city of Asbury Park, NJ in Monmouth County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,267 violent crimes and 2,625 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 224.6 per 100k residents, which is 111.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 218.0 per 100k, 33.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 15 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade DCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 224.6 | F | 2267 | 106.2 | +111.5% |
| Property Crime | 218.0 | D | 2625 | 163.6 | +33.3% |
| Robbery | 26.4 | F | 202 | 5.8 | +354.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 59.5 | F | 582 | 22.3 | +167.2% |
| Burglary | 52.9 | F | 345 | 24.0 | +119.9% |
| Larceny | 165.2 | D | 2184 | 116.4 | +41.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 15 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 5 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Belmar | 0 miles | A 34.3 | A 102.7 | Violent: 84.8% lower Property: 52.9% lower |
| Bradley Beach | 0 miles | B 70.5 | A 47.0 | Violent: 68.6% lower Property: 78.5% lower |
| Brielle | 0 miles | B 80.8 | A 80.8 | Violent: 64.0% lower Property: 62.9% lower |
| Freehold Township | 0 miles | A 36.3 | C 195.6 | Violent: 83.8% lower Property: 10.3% lower |