Freehold Township, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Freehold Township Police Department serves the city of Freehold Township, NJ in Monmouth County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 641 violent crimes and 2,067 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 36.3 per 100k residents, which is 65.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 195.6 per 100k, 19.5% 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 7 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 A
Annual Rate36.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents641 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate195.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,067 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate16.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate170.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,829 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime36.3A641106.2-65.8%
Property Crime195.6C2067163.6+19.5%
Robbery2.8A205.8-52.0%
Aggravated Assault5.6A9222.3-74.9%
Burglary16.8B12924.0-30.2%
Larceny170.4D1829116.4+46.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft8.4A10522.2-62.2%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Arab 1
Anti-Jewish 2
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 1
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Black or African American 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Allentown 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Asbury Park 0 miles
F 224.6
D 218.0
Violent: 518.5% higher
Property: 11.5% higher
Belmar 0 miles
A 34.3
A 102.7
Violent: 5.7% lower
Property: 47.5% lower
Bradley Beach 0 miles
B 70.5
A 47.0
Violent: 94.0% higher
Property: 76.0% lower
Brielle 0 miles
B 80.8
A 80.8
Violent: 122.5% higher
Property: 58.7% lower