Brick Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Brick Township Police Department serves the city of Brick Township, NJ in Ocean County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,136 violent crimes and 3,862 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 35.0 per 100k residents, which is 67.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 94.7 per 100k, 42.1% 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 63 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 35.0 | A | 2136 | 106.2 | -67.0% |
| Property Crime | 94.7 | A | 3862 | 163.6 | -42.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.1 | A | 337 | 22.3 | -59.2% |
| Burglary | 1.3 | A | 540 | 24.0 | -94.6% |
| Larceny | 92.1 | B | 3217 | 116.4 | -20.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.3 | A | 89 | 22.2 | -94.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 63 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 14 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 6 |
| Anti-Transgender | 3 |
| Anti-Heterosexual | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 2 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 3 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 19 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Head | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 102.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 8.3% higher |
| Beachwood | 0 miles | A 61.8 | A 79.5 | Violent: 76.4% higher Property: 16.1% lower |
| Berkeley Township | 0 miles | A 28.6 | A 83.5 | Violent: 18.4% lower Property: 11.8% lower |
| Harvey Cedars | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Island Heights | 0 miles | C 116.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 231.3% higher Property: N/A |