Monmouth County, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Monmouth County in NJ is served by 51 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 20,124 violent crimes and 33,765 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 54.6 per 100k residents, which is 48.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 90.0 per 100k, 45.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. 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 Rate54.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents20,124 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents400 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents639 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,678 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate90.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents33,765 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,550 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate69.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents27,945 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,208 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 54.6 | A | 20124 | 106.2 | -48.6% |
| Property Crime | 90.0 | A | 33765 | 163.6 | -45.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 34 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.3 | A | 400 | 3.5 | -90.2% |
| Robbery | 1.1 | A | 639 | 5.8 | -81.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.4 | A | 2678 | 22.3 | -66.6% |
| Burglary | 13.9 | A | 3550 | 24.0 | -42.0% |
| Larceny | 69.7 | A | 27945 | 116.4 | -40.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.1 | A | 2208 | 22.2 | -72.5% |