Clark Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Clark Township Police Department serves the city of Clark Township, NJ in Union County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 196 violent crimes and 1,023 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 26.3 per 100k residents, which is 75.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 204.2 per 100k, 24.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 13 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 ARobbery
Grade CNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade DCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 26.3 | A | 196 | 106.2 | -75.2% |
| Property Crime | 204.2 | D | 1023 | 163.6 | +24.8% |
| Robbery | 6.6 | C | 9 | 5.8 | +13.3% |
| Burglary | 19.8 | B | 60 | 24.0 | -17.8% |
| Larceny | 184.4 | D | 905 | 116.4 | +58.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 13 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 7 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranford Township | 3 miles | A 12.6 | A 100.5 | Violent: 52.3% lower Property: 50.8% lower |
| Elizabeth | 3 miles | C 118.3 | F 315.2 | Violent: 349.1% higher Property: 54.4% higher |
| Garwood | 3 miles | A 37.3 | A 93.3 | Violent: 41.8% higher Property: 54.3% lower |
| Linden | 3 miles | D 138.2 | F 354.7 | Violent: 424.7% higher Property: 73.8% higher |
| Mountainside | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 14.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 93.0% lower |