Burlington, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Burlington Police Department serves the city of Burlington, NJ in Burlington County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 463 violent crimes and 671 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 88.6 per 100k residents, which is 16.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 137.8 per 100k, 15.8% 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 2 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 BAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 88.6 | B | 463 | 106.2 | -16.6% |
| Property Crime | 137.8 | B | 671 | 163.6 | -15.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 59.0 | F | 127 | 22.3 | +165.3% |
| Larceny | 127.9 | C | 524 | 116.4 | +9.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.8 | A | 52 | 22.2 | -55.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Heterosexual | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly | 3 miles | A 39.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 55.1% lower Property: N/A |
| Florence Township | 4 miles | A 31.1 | A 15.5 | Violent: 64.9% lower Property: 88.7% lower |
| Delanco Township | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 61.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 55.2% lower |
| Westampton Township | 6 miles | F 173.9 | F 282.6 | Violent: 96.4% higher Property: 105.1% higher |
| Mount Holly Township | 7 miles | A 59.7 | D 209.1 | Violent: 32.6% lower Property: 51.8% higher |