Belmar, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Belmar Police Department serves the city of Belmar, NJ in Monmouth County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 248 violent crimes and 491 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.3 per 100k residents, which is 67.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 102.7 per 100k, 37.2% 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 5 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 Rate34.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents248 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate102.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents491 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate85.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents411 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 34.3 | A | 248 | 106.2 | -67.8% |
| Property Crime | 102.7 | A | 491 | 163.6 | -37.2% |
| Burglary | 17.1 | B | 52 | 24.0 | -28.8% |
| Larceny | 85.6 | B | 411 | 116.4 | -26.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
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 |
| Asbury Park | 0 miles | F 224.6 | D 218.0 | Violent: 555.9% higher Property: 112.2% higher |
| Bradley Beach | 0 miles | B 70.5 | A 47.0 | Violent: 105.8% higher Property: 54.3% lower |
| Brielle | 0 miles | B 80.8 | A 80.8 | Violent: 136.0% higher Property: 21.3% lower |
| Freehold Township | 0 miles | A 36.3 | C 195.6 | Violent: 6.0% higher Property: 90.4% higher |