Glen Ridge, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Glen Ridge Police Department serves the city of Glen Ridge, NJ in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 158 violent crimes and 540 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 12.3 per 100k residents, which is 88.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 148.1 per 100k, 9.5% 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 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 AAnnual Rate12.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents158 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate148.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents540 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate61.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate61.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents426 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 12.3 | A | 158 | 106.2 | -88.4% |
| Property Crime | 148.1 | C | 540 | 163.6 | -9.5% |
| Burglary | 61.7 | F | 69 | 24.0 | +156.9% |
| Larceny | 61.7 | A | 426 | 116.4 | -47.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.7 | C | 44 | 22.2 | +11.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield | 1 miles | A 30.1 | B 135.4 | Violent: 143.8% higher Property: 8.6% lower |
| Montclair | 1 miles | A 30.0 | A 35.0 | Violent: 143.3% higher Property: 76.4% lower |
| Orange | 2 miles | D 128.4 | C 170.2 | Violent: 940.5% higher Property: 14.9% higher |
| Belleville | 2 miles | C 104.5 | C 163.4 | Violent: 746.8% higher Property: 10.3% higher |
| Irvington | 2 miles | B 92.1 | D 226.0 | Violent: 646.2% higher Property: 52.6% higher |