Belleville, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Belleville Police Department serves the city of Belleville, NJ in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,308 violent crimes and 2,665 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 104.5 per 100k residents, which is 1.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 163.4 per 100k, 0.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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
Violent Crime
Grade CHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BRobbery
Grade CAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 104.5 | C | 1308 | 106.2 | -1.6% |
| Property Crime | 163.4 | C | 2665 | 163.6 | -0.1% |
| Homicide | 2.7 | F | 3 | 0.5 | +403.0% |
| Rape | 2.7 | B | 24 | 3.5 | -24.2% |
| Robbery | 5.4 | C | 73 | 5.8 | -7.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.0 | A | 199 | 22.3 | -63.9% |
| Burglary | 5.4 | A | 188 | 24.0 | -77.7% |
| Larceny | 104.5 | B | 1982 | 116.4 | -10.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 53.6 | F | 494 | 22.2 | +141.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvington | 0 miles | B 92.1 | D 226.0 | Violent: 11.9% lower Property: 38.3% higher |
| Livingston Township | 0 miles | A 58.1 | B 112.9 | Violent: 44.4% lower Property: 30.9% lower |
| Verona | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 56.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 65.7% lower |
| West Caldwell Township | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 130.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 20.4% lower |
| West Orange | 1 miles | A 31.4 | A 96.3 | Violent: 69.9% lower Property: 41.1% lower |