Beachwood, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Beachwood Police Department serves the city of Beachwood, NJ in Ocean County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 335 violent crimes and 345 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.8 per 100k residents, which is 41.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 79.5 per 100k, 51.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 11 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 AAnnual Rate61.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents335 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate79.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents345 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate61.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents285 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 61.8 | A | 335 | 106.2 | -41.8% |
| Property Crime | 79.5 | A | 345 | 163.6 | -51.4% |
| Burglary | 17.7 | B | 52 | 24.0 | -26.5% |
| Larceny | 61.8 | A | 285 | 116.4 | -46.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 11 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Head | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 102.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 29.1% higher |
| Berkeley Township | 0 miles | A 28.6 | A 83.5 | Violent: 53.8% lower Property: 5.1% higher |
| Brick Township | 0 miles | A 35.0 | A 94.7 | Violent: 43.3% lower Property: 19.2% higher |
| Harvey Cedars | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Island Heights | 0 miles | C 116.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 87.7% higher Property: N/A |