Gloucester Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Gloucester Township Police Department serves the city of Gloucester Township, NJ in Camden County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,799 violent crimes and 3,971 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.8 per 100k residents, which is 53.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 137.4 per 100k, 16.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 29 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 49.8 | A | 1799 | 106.2 | -53.1% |
| Property Crime | 137.4 | B | 3971 | 163.6 | -16.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.1 | A | 216 | 22.3 | -59.3% |
| Burglary | 7.5 | A | 289 | 24.0 | -68.6% |
| Larceny | 117.7 | C | 3429 | 116.4 | +1.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.1 | A | 244 | 22.2 | -45.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 29 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 4 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 4 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 17 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesilhurst | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Cherry Hill Township | 0 miles | C 125.5 | F 331.7 | Violent: 152.0% higher Property: 141.5% higher |
| Gibbsboro | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 224.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 63.3% higher |
| Runnemede | 0 miles | A 24.0 | C 155.9 | Violent: 51.8% lower Property: 13.5% higher |
| Lindenwold | 1 miles | F 198.5 | B 124.6 | Violent: 298.5% higher Property: 9.3% lower |