Essex Fells, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Essex Fells Police Department serves the city of Essex Fells, NJ in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 133 property crimes. Property crime averages 46.6 per 100k, 71.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate46.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents133 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate46.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents72 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 46.6 | A | 133 | 163.6 | -71.5% |
| Larceny | 46.6 | A | 72 | 116.4 | -60.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseland | 1 miles | A 16.3 | A 32.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 30.2% lower |
| Caldwell | 1 miles | A 56.8 | A 45.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 2.5% lower |
| North Caldwell | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Cedar Grove Township | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 51.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 11.4% higher |
| Montclair | 3 miles | A 30.0 | A 35.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 24.8% lower |