Egg Harbor City, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Egg Harbor City Police Department serves the city of Egg Harbor City, NJ in Atlantic County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 323 violent crimes and 599 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 90.6 per 100k residents, which is 14.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 158.5 per 100k, 3.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 BAggravated Assault
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 90.6 | B | 323 | 106.2 | -14.7% |
| Property Crime | 158.5 | C | 599 | 163.6 | -3.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.6 | C | 36 | 22.3 | +1.7% |
| Burglary | 45.3 | F | 102 | 24.0 | +88.4% |
| Larceny | 90.6 | B | 458 | 116.4 | -22.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.6 | C | 33 | 22.2 | +2.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena | 5 miles | A 47.1 | A 47.1 | Violent: 48.0% lower Property: 70.3% lower |
| Galloway Township | 5 miles | C 116.0 | B 110.7 | Violent: 28.1% higher Property: 30.1% lower |
| Longport | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Margate City | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 115.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 26.9% lower |
| Mullica Township | 5 miles | B 85.8 | A 17.2 | Violent: 5.3% lower Property: 89.2% lower |