Colts Neck Township, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Colts Neck Township Police Department serves the city of Colts Neck Township, NJ in Monmouth County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 49 violent crimes and 397 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 10.1 per 100k residents, which is 90.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 130.8 per 100k, 20.0% 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 4 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 A
Annual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate130.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents397 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate60.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate20.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents247 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate50.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime10.1A49106.2-90.5%
Property Crime130.8B397163.6-20.0%
Burglary60.4F6324.0+151.3%
Larceny20.1A247116.4-82.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft50.3F8722.2+126.9%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Allentown 2 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Asbury Park 2 miles
F 224.6
D 218.0
Violent: 2132.9% higher
Property: 66.6% higher
Belmar 2 miles
A 34.3
A 102.7
Violent: 240.5% higher
Property: 21.5% lower
Bradley Beach 2 miles
B 70.5
A 47.0
Violent: 600.5% higher
Property: 64.1% lower
Brielle 2 miles
B 80.8
A 80.8
Violent: 703.4% higher
Property: 38.2% lower