Glassboro, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Glassboro Police Department serves the city of Glassboro, NJ in Gloucester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,401 violent crimes and 1,381 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 66.9 per 100k residents, which is 37.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 83.7 per 100k, 48.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 Rate66.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,401 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade C
Annual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate83.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,381 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents273 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate71.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents997 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime66.9A1401106.2-37.0%
Property Crime83.7A1381163.6-48.9%
Rape4.2C173.5+18.2%
Burglary8.4A27324.0-65.2%
Larceny71.1A997116.4-38.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft4.2A10722.2-81.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Clayton 2 miles
A 66.6
A 99.9
Violent: 0.5% lower
Property: 19.4% higher
Deptford Township 2 miles
B 76.8
F 285.8
Violent: 14.8% higher
Property: 241.6% higher
Logan Township 2 miles
N/A 0.0
B 114.7
Violent: N/A
Property: 37.1% higher
South Harrison Township 2 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Swedesboro 2 miles
C 109.0
A 36.3
Violent: 62.8% higher
Property: 56.6% lower