Hackettstown, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Hackettstown Police Department serves the city of Hackettstown, NJ in Warren County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 124 violent crimes and 217 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 19.8 per 100k residents, which is 81.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 109.1 per 100k, 33.3% 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 9 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 Rate19.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents124 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate109.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents217 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate99.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents182 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime19.8A124106.2-81.3%
Property Crime109.1B217163.6-33.3%
Larceny99.2B182116.4-14.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft9.9A1022.2-55.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 2
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 2
Anti-Black or African American 3

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Independence Township 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Belvidere 3 miles
B 78.6
N/A 0.0
Violent: 296.3% higher
Property: N/A
Oxford Township 4 miles
N/A 0.0
A 40.5
Violent: N/A
Property: 62.8% lower
Washington 7 miles
A 27.1
A 54.2
Violent: 36.7% higher
Property: 50.3% lower
Blairstown Township 9 miles
N/A 0.0
A 34.7
Violent: N/A
Property: 68.2% lower