Hanover Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Hanover Township Police Department serves the city of Hanover Township, NJ in Morris County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 239 violent crimes and 845 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 13.6 per 100k residents, which is 87.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 108.9 per 100k, 33.5% 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 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 13.6 | A | 239 | 106.2 | -87.2% |
| Property Crime | 108.9 | B | 845 | 163.6 | -33.5% |
| Burglary | 6.8 | A | 52 | 24.0 | -71.7% |
| Larceny | 102.0 | B | 743 | 116.4 | -12.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 5 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Plains | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Parsippany-Troy Hills Township | 3 miles | A 40.8 | A 90.4 | Violent: 199.5% higher Property: 17.0% lower |
| Morristown | 3 miles | B 73.1 | A 19.5 | Violent: 437.2% higher Property: 82.1% lower |
| East Hanover Township | 4 miles | A 8.9 | B 134.2 | Violent: 34.3% lower Property: 23.2% higher |
| Morris Township | 4 miles | A 12.8 | A 29.8 | Violent: 6.2% lower Property: 72.6% lower |