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 CHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 108.3 | C | 1898 | 106.2 | +1.9% |
Property Crime | 185.3 | C | 4003 | 163.6 | +13.2% |
Homicide | 2.1 | F | 7 | 0.5 | +290.4% |
Aggravated Assault | 2.1 | A | 154 | 22.3 | -90.7% |
Burglary | 33.3 | D | 565 | 24.0 | +38.6% |
Larceny | 147.8 | D | 3262 | 116.4 | +27.0% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.2 | A | 159 | 22.2 | -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 |