Deptford Township, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Deptford Township Police Department serves the city of Deptford Township, NJ in Gloucester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,543 violent crimes and 5,592 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 76.8 per 100k residents, which is 27.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 285.8 per 100k, 74.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 11 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 B
Annual Rate76.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,543 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade B
Annual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade C
Annual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents94 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate285.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,592 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate40.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents518 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate230.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,881 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate15.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents185 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime76.8B1543106.2-27.7%
Property Crime285.8F5592163.6+74.7%
Rape3.1B383.5-13.2%
Robbery6.2C945.8+5.7%
Burglary40.0F51824.0+66.3%
Larceny230.5F4881116.4+98.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft15.4B18522.2-30.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 11 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Arab 1
Anti-Sikh 1
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Black or African American 3

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Clayton 0 miles
A 66.6
A 99.9
Violent: 13.3% lower
Property: 65.0% lower
Logan Township 0 miles
N/A 0.0
B 114.7
Violent: N/A
Property: 59.9% lower
South Harrison Township 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Swedesboro 0 miles
C 109.0
A 36.3
Violent: 41.8% higher
Property: 87.3% lower
West Deptford Township 0 miles
C 123.9
A 75.2
Violent: 61.3% higher
Property: 73.7% lower