Egg Harbor Township, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Egg Harbor Township Police Department serves the city of Egg Harbor Township, NJ in Atlantic County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,898 violent crimes and 4,003 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 108.3 per 100k residents, which is 1.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 185.3 per 100k, 13.2% above 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 20 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 C
Annual Rate108.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,898 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate185.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,003 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate33.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents565 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate147.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,262 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents159 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime108.3C1898106.2+1.9%
Property Crime185.3C4003163.6+13.2%
Homicide2.1F70.5+290.4%
Aggravated Assault2.1A15422.3-90.7%
Burglary33.3D56524.0+38.6%
Larceny147.8D3262116.4+27.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft4.2A15922.2-81.2%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 20 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 2
Anti-Gay (Male) 3
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 3
Anti-Physical Disability 2
Anti-Black or African American 8
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Linwood 1 miles
A 14.3
D 258.2
Violent: 86.7% lower
Property: 39.4% higher
Northfield 2 miles
A 11.8
C 153.6
Violent: 89.1% lower
Property: 17.1% lower
Ocean City 6 miles
A 17.6
A 44.1
Violent: 83.7% lower
Property: 76.2% lower
Ventnor City 6 miles
C 97.1
D 204.9
Violent: 10.3% lower
Property: 10.6% higher
Absecon 6 miles
F 185.3
C 152.6
Violent: 71.2% higher
Property: 17.6% lower