Boonton, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Boonton Police Department serves the city of Boonton, NJ in Morris County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 130 violent crimes and 369 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.8 per 100k residents, which is 46.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 136.3 per 100k, 16.7% 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 12 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 Rate56.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents130 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate136.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents369 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate124.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents288 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 56.8 | A | 130 | 106.2 | -46.5% |
| Property Crime | 136.3 | B | 369 | 163.6 | -16.7% |
| Burglary | 11.4 | A | 59 | 24.0 | -52.7% |
| Larceny | 124.9 | C | 288 | 116.4 | +7.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 12 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 8 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boonton Township | 1 miles | A 45.2 | A 22.6 | Violent: 20.4% lower Property: 83.4% lower |
| Parsippany-Troy Hills Township | 2 miles | A 40.8 | A 90.4 | Violent: 28.2% lower Property: 33.7% lower |
| Montville Township | 2 miles | A 22.2 | A 79.8 | Violent: 60.9% lower Property: 41.4% lower |
| Mountain Lakes | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 85.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 37.3% lower |
| Denville Township | 4 miles | A 29.1 | A 40.7 | Violent: 48.8% lower Property: 70.2% lower |