Chatham Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Chatham Township Police Department serves the city of Chatham Township, NJ in Morris County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 143 property crimes. Property crime averages 18.2 per 100k, 88.9% 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 12 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate18.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents143 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents98 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 18.2 | A | 143 | 163.6 | -88.9% |
| Burglary | 9.1 | A | 21 | 24.0 | -62.2% |
| Larceny | 9.1 | A | 98 | 116.4 | -92.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 12 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham | 2 miles | A 21.6 | A 64.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 255.6% higher |
| New Providence | 2 miles | A 14.8 | A 66.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 265.2% higher |
| Summit | 3 miles | A 13.5 | A 76.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 319.6% higher |
| Morris Township | 4 miles | A 12.8 | A 29.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 63.9% higher |
| Berkeley Heights Township | 4 miles | A 7.7 | D 222.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 1122.6% higher |