Berlin, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Berlin Police Department serves the city of Berlin, NJ in Camden County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 185 violent crimes and 541 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 39.8 per 100k residents, which is 62.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 92.8 per 100k, 43.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate39.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents185 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate92.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents541 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate92.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents442 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 39.8 | A | 185 | 106.2 | -62.6% |
| Property Crime | 92.8 | A | 541 | 163.6 | -43.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.3 | A | 26 | 22.3 | -40.5% |
| Larceny | 92.8 | B | 442 | 116.4 | -20.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 11 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Township | 1 miles | A 33.3 | F 333.2 | Violent: 16.2% lower Property: 259.2% higher |
| Chesilhurst | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Cherry Hill Township | 2 miles | C 125.5 | F 331.7 | Violent: 215.7% higher Property: 257.6% higher |
| Gibbsboro | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 224.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 141.8% higher |
| Gloucester Township | 2 miles | A 49.8 | B 137.4 | Violent: 25.3% higher Property: 48.1% higher |