Eatontown, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Eatontown Police Department serves the city of Eatontown, NJ in Monmouth County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 648 violent crimes and 1,197 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.3 per 100k residents, which is 23.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 162.6 per 100k, 0.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 16 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 BAnnual Rate81.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents648 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate162.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,197 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents98 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate125.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,040 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 81.3 | B | 648 | 106.2 | -23.5% |
| Property Crime | 162.6 | C | 1197 | 163.6 | -0.6% |
| Robbery | 7.4 | D | 35 | 5.8 | +27.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.4 | A | 78 | 22.3 | -66.8% |
| Burglary | 29.6 | D | 98 | 24.0 | +23.0% |
| Larceny | 125.6 | C | 1040 | 116.4 | +8.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.4 | A | 57 | 22.2 | -66.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 16 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 7 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 7 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinton Falls | 2 miles | A 51.1 | A 35.8 | Violent: 37.1% lower Property: 78.0% lower |
| West Long Branch | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 105.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 35.4% lower |
| Oceanport | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 32.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 79.9% lower |
| Little Silver | 2 miles | A 16.5 | B 115.7 | Violent: 79.7% lower Property: 28.9% lower |
| Red Bank | 3 miles | A 54.6 | B 140.3 | Violent: 32.9% lower Property: 13.7% lower |