Butler, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Butler Police Department serves the city of Butler, NJ in Morris County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 38 violent crimes and 182 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 24.4 per 100k residents, which is 77.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 48.8 per 100k, 70.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 Rate24.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate48.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents182 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate24.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents161 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 24.4 | A | 38 | 106.2 | -77.0% |
| Property Crime | 48.8 | A | 182 | 163.6 | -70.2% |
| Larceny | 24.4 | A | 161 | 116.4 | -79.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.4 | C | 10 | 22.2 | +10.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomingdale | 0 miles | A 39.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 62.2% higher Property: N/A |
| Kinnelon | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 29.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 38.8% lower |
| Pompton Lakes | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 36.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 24.5% lower |
| Passaic | 3 miles | D 151.2 | C 190.4 | Violent: 519.4% higher Property: 290.2% higher |
| West Milford Township | 3 miles | A 28.8 | A 33.0 | Violent: 18.1% higher Property: 32.5% lower |