Fanwood, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Fanwood Police Department serves the city of Fanwood, NJ in Union County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 29 violent crimes and 109 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 13.1 per 100k residents, which is 87.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 39.3 per 100k, 76.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 13 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 AAnnual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate39.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents109 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate39.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 13.1 | A | 29 | 106.2 | -87.7% |
| Property Crime | 39.3 | A | 109 | 163.6 | -76.0% |
| Burglary | 39.3 | F | 27 | 24.0 | +63.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 13 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 4 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Plains Township | 1 miles | A 8.2 | A 77.8 | Violent: 37.4% lower Property: 98.2% higher |
| Plainfield | 2 miles | D 142.4 | C 166.1 | Violent: 987.5% higher Property: 322.8% higher |
| Westfield | 2 miles | A 13.1 | A 75.5 | Violent: 0.2% higher Property: 92.1% higher |
| North Plainfield | 3 miles | C 96.8 | C 149.6 | Violent: 639.3% higher Property: 280.8% higher |
| Watchung | 3 miles | B 77.3 | F 633.9 | Violent: 490.5% higher Property: 1513.8% higher |