Garwood, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Garwood Police Department serves the city of Garwood, NJ in Union County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 33 violent crimes and 125 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 37.3 per 100k residents, which is 64.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 93.3 per 100k, 42.9% 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 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
Violent Crime
Grade ARobbery
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 37.3 | A | 33 | 106.2 | -64.8% |
| Property Crime | 93.3 | A | 125 | 163.6 | -42.9% |
| Robbery | 18.7 | F | 1 | 5.8 | +220.9% |
| Larceny | 93.3 | B | 112 | 116.4 | -19.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 0 miles | C 118.3 | F 315.2 | Violent: 216.8% higher Property: 237.6% higher |
| Linden | 0 miles | D 138.2 | F 354.7 | Violent: 270.1% higher Property: 280.0% higher |
| Mountainside | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 14.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 84.6% lower |
| Rahway | 0 miles | A 40.3 | A 93.9 | Violent: 7.8% higher Property: 0.6% higher |
| Union Township | 0 miles | A 18.0 | D 204.1 | Violent: 51.9% lower Property: 118.7% higher |