Cranford Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cranford Township Police Department serves the city of Cranford Township, NJ in Union County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 182 violent crimes and 946 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 12.6 per 100k residents, which is 88.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 100.5 per 100k, 38.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 31 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 BNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 12.6 | A | 182 | 106.2 | -88.2% |
| Property Crime | 100.5 | A | 946 | 163.6 | -38.6% |
| Robbery | 4.2 | B | 5 | 5.8 | -28.0% |
| Burglary | 41.9 | F | 193 | 24.0 | +74.3% |
| Larceny | 50.3 | A | 653 | 116.4 | -56.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.4 | A | 95 | 22.2 | -62.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 31 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 2 |
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 7 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 3 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 10 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 0 miles | C 118.3 | F 315.2 | Violent: 841.7% higher Property: 213.6% higher |
| Garwood | 0 miles | A 37.3 | A 93.3 | Violent: 197.3% higher Property: 7.1% lower |
| Linden | 0 miles | D 138.2 | F 354.7 | Violent: 1000.4% higher Property: 252.9% higher |
| Mountainside | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 14.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 85.7% lower |
| Rahway | 0 miles | A 40.3 | A 93.9 | Violent: 220.5% higher Property: 6.6% lower |