Chatham, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Chatham Police Department serves the city of Chatham, NJ in Morris County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 42 violent crimes and 308 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 21.6 per 100k residents, which is 79.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 64.7 per 100k, 60.5% 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 7 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 CNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 21.6 | A | 42 | 106.2 | -79.7% |
| Property Crime | 64.7 | A | 308 | 163.6 | -60.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.6 | C | 3 | 22.3 | -3.1% |
| Burglary | 32.3 | D | 38 | 24.0 | +34.6% |
| Larceny | 32.3 | A | 206 | 116.4 | -72.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit | 2 miles | A 13.5 | A 76.3 | Violent: 37.5% lower Property: 18.0% higher |
| Chatham Township | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 18.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 71.9% lower |
| New Providence | 2 miles | A 14.8 | A 66.4 | Violent: 31.5% lower Property: 2.7% higher |
| Millburn Township | 4 miles | A 4.5 | D 240.2 | Violent: 79.0% lower Property: 271.4% higher |
| Springfield | 4 miles | A 23.8 | A 77.3 | Violent: 10.3% higher Property: 19.5% higher |