Berkeley Heights Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Berkeley Heights Township Police Department serves the city of Berkeley Heights Township, NJ in Union County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 108 violent crimes and 277 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 7.7 per 100k residents, which is 92.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 222.4 per 100k, 35.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 7.7 | A | 108 | 106.2 | -92.8% |
| Property Crime | 222.4 | D | 277 | 163.6 | +35.9% |
| Burglary | 53.7 | F | 45 | 24.0 | +123.4% |
| Larceny | 161.0 | D | 196 | 116.4 | +38.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.7 | A | 35 | 22.2 | -65.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Providence | 3 miles | A 14.8 | A 66.4 | Violent: 92.4% higher Property: 70.1% lower |
| Long Hill Township | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 11.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 94.8% lower |
| Scotch Plains Township | 3 miles | A 8.2 | A 77.8 | Violent: 6.8% higher Property: 65.0% lower |
| Watchung | 3 miles | B 77.3 | F 633.9 | Violent: 907.8% higher Property: 185.0% higher |
| Fanwood | 4 miles | A 13.1 | A 39.3 | Violent: 70.7% higher Property: 82.3% lower |