Avalon, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Avalon Police Department serves the city of Avalon, NJ in Cape May County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 785 property crimes. Property crime averages 82.6 per 100k, 49.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate82.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents785 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate82.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents703 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 82.6 | A | 785 | 163.6 | -49.5% |
| Larceny | 82.6 | B | 703 | 116.4 | -29.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Isle City | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Middle Township | 5 miles | C 106.6 | B 106.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 29.0% higher |
| Lower Township | 7 miles | C 108.1 | A 40.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 50.9% lower |
| North Wildwood | 7 miles | A 55.0 | A 55.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 33.5% lower |
| Stone Harbor | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |