Brigantine, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Brigantine Police Department serves the city of Brigantine, NJ in Atlantic County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 139 violent crimes and 488 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 39.2 per 100k residents, which is 63.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 52.3 per 100k, 68.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 39.2 | A | 139 | 106.2 | -63.1% |
| Property Crime | 52.3 | A | 488 | 163.6 | -68.0% |
| Larceny | 39.2 | A | 388 | 116.4 | -66.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.1 | A | 26 | 22.2 | -41.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | 5 miles | F 429.8 | F 460.8 | Violent: 995.8% higher Property: 781.3% higher |
| Ventnor City | 7 miles | C 97.1 | D 204.9 | Violent: 147.5% higher Property: 291.9% higher |
| Absecon | 7 miles | F 185.3 | C 152.6 | Violent: 372.6% higher Property: 191.9% higher |
| Northfield | 10 miles | A 11.8 | C 153.6 | Violent: 69.9% lower Property: 193.7% higher |
| Linwood | 11 miles | A 14.3 | D 258.2 | Violent: 63.4% lower Property: 393.8% higher |