Sussex County, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sussex County in NJ is served by 14 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,127 violent crimes and 2,221 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 29.9 per 100k residents, which is 71.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 27.9 per 100k, 82.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BRobbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 29.9 | A | 2127 | 106.2 | -71.9% |
| Property Crime | 27.9 | A | 2221 | 163.6 | -82.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.9 | B | 70 | 3.5 | -17.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 15 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.6 | A | 198 | 22.3 | -92.9% |
| Burglary | 0.8 | A | 324 | 24.0 | -96.7% |
| Larceny | 27.1 | A | 1798 | 116.4 | -76.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 94 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Sussex County Sheriff's Office
Andover Township Police Department
Andover Township, NJ
Byram Township Police Department
Byram Township, NJ
Franklin Police Department
Franklin, NJ
Hamburg Police Department
Hamburg, NJ
Hardyston Township Police Department
Hardyston Township, NJ
Hopatcong Police Department
Hopatcong, NJ
Newton Police Department
Newton, NJ
Ogdensburg Police Department
Ogdensburg, NJ
Sparta Township Police Department
Sparta Township, NJ
Stanhope Police Department
Stanhope, NJ
Vernon Township Police Department
Vernon Township, NJ